Washington University Head and Neck Comorbidity Index (WUHNCI)

Are you evaluating a patient with head and neck cancer?

Yes

Does the patient have?

• significant lung disease?

Yes

• congestive heart failure?

Yes

• a significant cardiac arrhythmia?

Yes

• peripheral vascular disease?

Yes

• significant renal disease?

Yes

• 1 or more other controlled cancer(s)?

Yes

• 1 or more other uncontrolled cancer(s)?

Yes

Purpose: To evaluate a patient with a head and neck cancer using the Washington University Head and Neck Comorbidity Index (WUHNCI).