Dysphagia is commonly seen in patients undergoing radiation-based therapy for locally
advanced squamous carcinoma of the head and neck. Within 4 to 5 weeks of starting …

Introduction. Patients with head and neck cancer suffer from various impairments due to the
primary illness, as well as secondary consequences of the oncological treatment. This …

Many head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors experience reduced quality of life due to
radiotherapy (RT)-related dysphagia. The aim of this prospective randomized trial was to …

Patients treated with chemoradiation for head and neck cancer often report difficulty with
swallowing and are frequently diagnosed with dysphagia. The extent to which patient …

Background Swallowing dysfunction after radiotherapy (RT) for head and neck cancer can
be devastating. A randomized control trial compared swallow exercises versus exercise plus …

OBJECTIVES: Assess impact of sequential chemoradiation therapy (SCRT) for advanced
head and neck cancer (HNCA) on swallowing, nutrition, and quality of life. STUDY DESIGN …

Objective To identify risk factors for dysphagia in tongue cancer patients. Dysphagia is a
common complication of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy in tongue cancer …

Background: Difficulty swallowing is a well-documented symptom in head and neck cancer
and oesophageal malignancy. The frequency of oropharyngeal swallowing difficulties in the …

Background The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the risk factors for late
dysphagia in patients with head and neck cancer after (chemo) radiotherapy. Methods The …

Background Head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma (HNSSC) patients report
substantial rates of clinically significant depression and/or anxiety, with dysphagia being a …