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The goal of this research study is to look at social and relationship factors that may affect the quality of life of patients with head and neck cancer and their spouses.
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If you agree to take part in this study, you first fill out a questionnaire, which will take about 1 hour. You will also have a study visit with your spouse, where you and your spouse will fill out several questionnaires, have a videotaped discussion, and complete tasks on the computer. This study visit will last about 75 minutes.
Health and Relationship Questionnaire:
On Day 1 you will be given a questionnaire about your health and your relationship with your spouse. This will be before you begin treatment. You may complete the questionnaire while waiting for your clinic appointment, or you may take it home, complete it, and return it by mail. It will take about 60 minutes to complete.
If you agree to take part in this study, your spouse will also be asked to take part. If your spouse does not wish to take part, your participation in this study will be over after you complete the questionnaire.
Study Visit:
During the first 2 weeks after you start treatment, you and your spouse will come to the clinic together for a study visit. The visit will take about 75 minutes. For all of the procedures at this visit, you and your spouse will be in the same room together. A study staff member will also be in the room, except for during the videotaped discussions. The following procedures will be performed at the study visit:
Follow-Up Questionnaire:
You will complete the Health and Relationship questionnaire 2 more times.
If possible, you will complete this questionnaire while you are at the clinic for your regularly scheduled follow-up visits that will occur 4 months and 12 months after you complete your radiation treatment. Otherwise, if your appointment is not on the same schedule as this study's questionnaire schedule, you will receive the questionnaire by mail and you should mail it back to the study staff.
Information Collection:
During the course of this study, a study staff member will review your medical records to collect medical information such as your diagnosis and health history.
Length of Study:
After you complete the last questionnaire (Month 12), your participation in this study will be over.
This is an investigational study. For any questionnaires that you are asked to return by mail, you will be provided stamped envelopes.
Up to 452 participants (226 patients and 226 spouses) will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
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