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Dyadic Yoga for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemoradiation and their Family Caregivers

A 2024 pilot RCT at MD Anderson tested a 15-session dyadic yoga program for head and neck cancer patients on chemoradiation and their caregivers, finding high feasibility, better symptom control and quality of life, and fewer unplanned hospital encounters versus usual care. Larger trials are now needed to confirm these promising supportive care benefits.
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Kathrin Milbury et. al.,

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