See Table 2 for sample characteristics. The mean
age was 62.28 years, and most were men. The period
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of time since completion of therapy ranged from 85
days to more than 28 years. Most participants received
treatment for squamous cell carcinoma, and the majority
presented with advanced disease. A variety of
head and neck cancer sites were represented in the
sample, and most patients were treated with combined
modalities.