Cancer patients

Head and neck cancer, as well as its treatment, cause major aesthetic and basic function changes for the patient, and can cause alterations in Quality of Life, Body Image and Self-Esteem. The general aim of this study was to assess Quality of Life, Body Image and Self-Esteem in patients with sequelae following treatment for head and neck cancer in the municipality of Natal-RN who were candidates for prosthetic rehabilitation. This was a cross-sectional study. Data was collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the University of Washington Assessment Questionnaire, the Body Investment Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The sample consisted of 10 patients (6 men and 4 women), aged between 35 and 82.