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December 6, 2020

A Survey to help researchers at Rush University

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Please take this survey

Researchers at Rush University are conducting a study to understand the everyday experiences among individuals with head and neck lymphedema. Participation takes about 5 minutes. 

Please complete the survey here.

Health Professionals’ Perspective on Occupations and HRQoL in Relation to Head and Neck Lymphedema

This is a survey study on individual’s perspectives on the impact Head & Neck Lymphedema (HNL) has on occupations and overall health related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of our study is to address the lack of research exploring the perspective of individual’s and healthcare providers view on which occupations are impacted by HNL and how this relates to overall HRQoL.

Nicole, 28, from California, found her toothache was actually a tumor. Please read her story The Alien Has To Go, by Alison Pywell

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