Advancing interdisciplinary research in head and neck cancer through a multicenter longitudinal prospective cohort study:the NETherlands QUality of life and BIomedical Cohort (NET-QUBIC) data warehouse and biobank

Background Worldwide, over 500,000 people are diagnosed with head and neck cancer each year, a disease with major impact on life expectancy and quality of life. The purpose of the Netherlands Quality of life and Biomedical Cohort study (NET-QUBIC) is to advance interdisciplinary research that aims to optimize diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care for head and neck cancer patients and their informal caregivers. Methods Using an extensive assessment protocol (electronic clinical record form, patient reported outcome measures and fieldwork (interviews and physical tests)), clinical data and d... Mehr ...