PURPOSE: To evaluate the quality of life (QOL) associated with dysphagia after head-and-
neck cancer treatment. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Of a total population of 104, a …

Introduction Radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy can result in severe swallowing disorders
with potential risk for aspiration and can negatively impact the patient's quality of life (QOL) …

Background The aim of the study was to examine prevalence of dysphagia at the population
level in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors. Methods Surveillance, Epidemiology, and …

Background Dysphagia is a common consequence of treatment for head and neck cancer
(HNC). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of dysphagia in a group of …

BACKGROUND: Changing trends in head and neck cancer (HNC) merit an understanding
of the late effects of therapy, but few studies examine dysphagia beyond 2 years of …

Objectives: Swallowing can be significantly affected during and following radiotherapy for
head and neck cancer (HNC). The purpose of this study was to understand:(1) the trajectory …

Purpose: Third-party disability pertains to the consequences of a person's impairment which
impacts on the functioning and ability of their family members or significant others. With the …

After radiation therapy (RT) or chemoradiation (CRT) therapy for head and neck cancer,
some patients develop significant swallowing problems. This complication is thought to be a …

We undertook a service evaluation to establish how oropharyngeal dysphagia is managed
in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiotherapy in the United Kingdom. A web …

Objective Determine the efficacy of a swallow preservation protocol (SPP) on maintaining
swallow function in patients undergoing chemoradiation (CRT) or radiation therapy alone …