Head and Neck Cancer Care in Patients with Obesity: Practical Considerations from Diagnosis to Adjuvant Therapy.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-29-2026
Abstract
Obesity is increasingly common among patients evaluated for head and neck cancer and can complicate care even if it does not change core oncologic principles. This review follows the patient with obesity from initial referral through diagnostic evaluation, imaging, operative planning, wound management, and adjuvant therapy. Emphasis is placed on avoiding diagnostic anchoring, recognizing limitations of physical examination, using ultrasound and cross-sectional imaging efficiently, anticipating operative pitfalls, and preventing delays to postoperative radiation and/or systemic therapy. The goal is care delivered with greater anticipation, precision, and coordination for this growing and highly relevant population.
ISSN
1557-8259
Published In/Presented At
Cronkite, D. A., De Ravin, E., & Cognetti, D. M. (2026). Head and Neck Cancer Care in Patients with Obesity: Practical Considerations from Diagnosis to Adjuvant Therapy. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, S0030-6665(26)00122-2. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2026.08.003
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
42810934
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article