Purpose Research investigating swallowing problems (dysphagia) and complications within
the oral cavity in non-head and neck cancer patients is limited. The purpose of this study …

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

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 …

Context Dysphagia is usually associated with malignancies of the head, neck, and upper
gastrointestinal tract but also occurs in those with tumors outside anatomic swallow regions …

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 …

Purpose Head and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatment can leave devastating side effects
with a relevant impact on physical and emotional quality of life (QoL) of HNC patients. The …

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 …

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

The prevalence and severity of dysphagia in people treated non-surgically for primary head
and neck cancer (HNC) is well documented. However, few studies have looked beyond the …

Background Oral symptoms can be a sign of an underlying systemic condition and have a
significant impact on quality of life, nutrition, and cost of care, while these lesions are often …