Abstract：
Introduction: Head and neck cancer patients have high rates of psychological distress, which may be exacerbated by the treatments they receive. Many patients who undergo radiation therapy report significant anxiety associated with the thermoplastic mask required for immobilization during treatment. Case Description: This report presents two examples of head and neck cancer patients reporting high mask anxiety, along with a history of claustrophobia, who expressed concern about their abilities to initiate and adhere to treatment. Both were referred to supportive care psychology before radiation treatment initiation. With counseling and the use of systematic desensitization, they were successfully able to complete their treatments. Discussion: Results of these case reports highlight the value of integrating early supportive care in the treatment of head and neck cancer and support the need for further study in future randomized controlled trials.
摘要：
简介:头颈部癌症患者有很高的心理困扰率,他们接受的治疗可能会加剧这种情况。许多接受放射治疗的患者报告了与治疗期间固定所需的热塑性面罩相关的显著焦虑。病例描述：本报告提供了两个报告高度面罩焦虑的头颈部癌症患者的例子，伴随着幽闭恐惧症的历史，他们对自己启动和坚持治疗的能力表示担忧。在开始放射治疗之前，两者都被称为支持性护理心理学。通过咨询和系统脱敏的使用，他们成功地完成了治疗。讨论：这些病例报告的结果强调了在头颈癌治疗中整合早期支持治疗的价值，并支持在未来的随机对照试验中需要进一步研究。
