Marci L. Nilsen
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Marci L. Nilsen is a leading voice in head and neck cancer survivorship, with a research focus on swallowing function and quality of life (QOL) outcomes following multimodal treatment. Her work critically examines the trade-offs between radiation therapy and transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). In her highly cited 2021 study, Nilsen analyzed a cross-section of patients from a dedicated Survivorship Clinic, revealing how different treatment modalities distinctly impair swallowing and overall QOL. This contribution has been cited 12 times, underscoring its importance in guiding clinical decision-making for patients and providers. By highlighting the long-term functional consequences of advanced-stage cancer therapies, Nilsen’s research empowers more personalized survivorship care. Her work is particularly notable for bridging surgical and radiation oncology perspectives, offering evidence that helps patients weigh treatment options beyond survival alone. For students and researchers, Nilsen exemplifies how patient-reported outcomes can shape the future of oncologic rehabilitation and survivorship science.
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