Head and neck cancer and its treatment can leave patients with impaired swallowing and
ability to communicate. A multidisciplinary approach from the speech and language therapist …

This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of
head and neck cancer patients in the UK. The disease itself and the treatment can have far …

When a patient is diagnosed with head and neck cancer, there is a tremendous physical,
social, and emotional burden placed on the patient and his or her family. The complex …

The treatment of head and neck cancer continues to represent a major challenge. Patients
are typically treated with chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Multiple resources are …

The management of cancer of the head and neck has a reputation for being difficult, for the
reasons summarized in Box 16.1. Many of the apparent difficulties can be resolved by …

Advanced carcinomas that involve the head and neck present a major therapeutic challenge
because of their poor prognosis, the frequently associated medical problems of the patients …

The management of head and neck cancer has become increasingly complex with the use
of modern diagnostic and treatment procedures. It is a challenging subspeciality within …

While treatments for head and neck cancer are aimed at curing patients from disease, they
can have significant short-and long-term negative impacts on speech and swallowing …

Head and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatment can have a significant impact on physical
and psychosocial wellbeing. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach is critical to reduce …

Cancers of the head and neck include oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, nasopharynx,
larynx, nasal fossa, paranasal sinuses, thyroid, salivary glands and vermilion surfaces …