Self-management program for head and neck swelling
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a self-management program to help people with head and neck cancer manage swelling (lymphedema) and tightness (fibrosis) after treatment. It may be a good fit if you have finished cancer therapy, are cancer-free, and have access to internet at home.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have finished your main treatment for head and neck cancer and are now cancer-free.
- You have swelling in your face or neck (called lymphedema), with or without tightness, firmness, or scar tissue (fibrosis).
- You are able to understand English and use a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with internet access.
- You are not pregnant, do not have an active infection, or certain heart, kidney, or blood vessel problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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