Table 1 KMUH Head and Neck 10-item Questionnaire (KMUH-QOL):UW-QOL Questionnaire Version 1 plus one more item ‘Drooling’

I have no pain.

100

There is mild pain but I do not need medication.

75

I have moderate pain (requires regular medication, such as codeine or non-narcotic).

50

I have severe pain controlled only by narcotics.

25

I have severe pain not controlled by medication.

0

Disfigurement

There is no change in my appearance.

100

The change in my appearance is minor.

75

My appearance bothers me but I remain active.

50

I feel significantly disfigured and limit my activities due to my appearance.

25

I cannot be with people due to my appearance.

0

Activity

I am as active as I have ever been.

100

There are times when I can’t keep up my old pace, but not often.

75

I am often tired and have slowed down my activities although I still get out.

50

I don’t go out because I don’t have the strength.

25

I am usually in bed or a chair and don’t leave home.

0

Recreation/Entertainment

There are no limitations to recreation at home and away from home.

100

There are a few things I can’t do but I still get out and enjoy life.

75

There are many times when I wish I could get out more but I’m not up to it.

50

There are severe limitations to what I can do. Mostly I stay home and watch TV.

25

I can’t do anything enjoyable.

0

Employment

I work full time or job has no correlation with cancer.

100

I have a part-time but permanent job.

75

I only have occasional employment.

50

I am unemployed.

25

I am retired.

0

Eating - Chewing

I can chew as well as ever.

100

I can eat soft solids but cannot chew some foods.

50

I cannot chew even soft solids.

0