[Sexual health in cancer care: A cross-section of patients and professionals from a patient association].

Sexual health is a central aspect of the well-being and quality of life of cancer patients. Through two separate surveys, one conducted among patients and the other among professionals, we assessed the needs and practices relating to sexual health in cancer care. The results showed that the importance attached to taking intimate and sexual life into account was fairly high, but that 44% of patients had discussed the subject with a professional, and the majority had done so on their own initiative.

Wearing the mandibular advancement orthosis and dental movements: Contribution of a digital monitoring protocol.

Objectives: Oral appliance (OA) has been increasingly used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). OAs work by propelling the mandible, increasing the upper airway calibre and reducing collapsibility. While they have shown efficacy in reducing OSAHS, long-term use can lead to adverse effects, such as dental displacement.

The nutritional impact of metallic taste in head and neck cancer patients: explorations and clinical implications.

Purpose: Metallic taste (MT) is frequently observed during head and neck cancer treatments, but very little is known about its impact on nutritional status. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of MT on the quality of life and nutritional status in patients with head and neck cancer expressing MT.

Methods: Questionnaires on quality of life, MT, weight, and food intake were filled out by 44 patients with head and neck cancer before, during, and up to 1 year after their treatment.

[Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a specific grid of head and neck post-cancer with user healthcare professionals].

Introduction: The post-cancer period is a delicate one, as it does not necessarily mean good health and/or a return to life as it was "before". Over the past twenty years, a number of initiatives have been launched to improve support for people after cancer. We have created a post-cancer care pathway for patients with head and neck cancer, based on a nursing interview and the use of a post-cancer grid.

A translation and validation of the French version of the Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire 2 (F-GTQ-2).

Background: Limitation of mouth opening, widely known as trismus, is a major symptom altering quality of life in individuals presenting from temporomandibular joint disorder or head and neck cancer. A French-language instrument addressing jaw opening limitation following treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is lacking.

Objective: The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire-2 (GTQ-2) into French.