The effectiveness of head and neck cancer HNC treatments has increased tumour survival,
response, and loco-regional control. Treatment escalation does, however, also result in late …

Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, is a common complication in the treatment of head
and neck cancers. Symptoms of dysphagia may include coughing or choking during meals …

Introduction: Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) and its treatment often result in severe
functional impairments, with dysphagia and related morbidities being serious and …

Purpose Dysphagia (swallowing dysfunction) is a debilitating, depressing, and potentially
life-threatening complication in cancer patients that is likely underreported. The present …

Preliminary evidence suggests that the prevalence of dysphagia in non-HNC patients may
be high. Cancer patients are vulnerable and survivorship is a key component of cancer care …

Head and neck cancers are frequently associated with dysphagia. Both pre-treatment and
post-treatment etiologies have been described in the literature. The result of dysphagia has …

Background This study examined risk factors for dysphagia, a common and serious
condition in patients with head and neck cancer, and the association between severity of …

Background Dysphagia is a common symptom of head and neck cancer or sequelae of its
management. Swallowing disorders related to head and neck cancer are often predictable …

Dysphagia management for those treated for head and neck cancer is complex and requires
a multidisciplinary team approach. Virtually all head and neck cancer patients will …

One of the major complications of oral and head and neck cancers is the subsequent
difficulty swallowing due to the tumor itself and surgical and radiation effects. This chapter …