Nutrition and exercise support during head and neck cancer treatment
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This study tests whether a personalized nutrition and exercise program can help people with head and neck cancer stay stronger during treatment. If you are getting chemotherapy and radiation, the program may help reduce side effects and improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (a type of throat or mouth cancer)
- You are scheduled to receive chemotherapy and radiation together
- You are able to do light to moderate exercise (like walking or gentle stretching)
- You do not need a feeding tube for all your nutrition right now
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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