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Abstract
Head and neck cancer (HNC) encompasses a group of malignancies that arise in the mucosal surfaces of the upper aero-digestive tract (UADT) including the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and paranasal sinuses, as well as cancers of the major and minor salivary glands. Currently the identified causes of HNC include use of tobacco, Including smokeless tobacco, excessive alcohol consumption, and viruses such as Human papilloma virus (HPV) and Epstein-Barr. Mucositis, dermatitis and dysphagia are some of radiotherapy’s acute side effects significantly affecting patients’ quality of life. Implementation of oral care protocols before and after radiation therapy and frequent assessment of lesions during therapy can prevent or at least decrease the incidence and severity of these complications. For patients afflicted by head and neck cancer (HNC), the effects of their disease and medical treatment often need a high level of input from nurses from 24-hour nursing care in hospital, to outpatient and community nursing support. Patients often feel traumatized, both physically and psychologically and are struggling to understand what is happening to them and how to cope. Several studies demonstrate the limited knowledge oncology patient have about their treatment and its side effects and The nurse being one in close contact with the adult by observing patient condition, she can help him to pass radiation therapy safely. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of self-care teaching module on radiation-induced acute side effects and clinical outcomes in head and neck cancer patient. The study was conducted at Radiation Therapy department at outpatient clinic of Tanta University main hospital and Gharbia Cancer Society affiliated to Social Affairs.