Cancers of Nasal Cavity, Cancers of Paranasal Sinuses
Conditions
Keywords
Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses, Proton Radiation, Outcomes
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to collect information from a questionnaire and medical records to see what effects proton radiation has on cancer and collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: incidence of Xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.
Detailed description
The study is non interventional outcomes protocol designed to collect information from a questionnaire and medical records to see what effects proton radiation has on cancer and collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: incidence of Xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.
Interventions
All of the tests, procedures and treatments may be considered standard of care for someone with this type of cancer, except for the Xerostomia Questionnaire.
Sponsors
University of Florida
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Cancer of nasal cavity and/or paranasal sinuses. * Will receive treatment with proton radiation.
Exclusion criteria
* Evidence of distant metastasis. * Previous radiation for head and neck cancer.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 or higher of xerostomia Incidence of Xerostomia | One year after the end of radiation therapy. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Collect and analyze tumor control outcomes | When each patient has been followed for a minimum of 12 months with final analysis after 24 months. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed