Objective:We undertook this trial to assess the status quo of quality of life(QOL) among patients of tota1 laryngectomy

hemilaryngectomy and nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Methods:Head-neck carcinoma patients were divided into three groups according to the types of diseases. Using UW-QOL questionnaire and some special questions consistent with local conditions

a survey was conducted in 41 head-neck carcinoma patients more than 2 months after operation or radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Results:The scores of total quality of life were 652.083±160.560

768.067±116.749

and 700.732±1.204

there were significant differences among three groups in aspects of recreation

communication and swallowing function(P<0.05)by way of rank test. Conclusion:Overall

the present data confirm that the total quality of life was relatively higher among the three groups of head-neck carcinoma patients

but the lower part of quality of life was different in three groups. These findings lend support to the clinical nursing and home nursing.