Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is rapidly increasing
in incidence and has a favourable prognosis compared with HPV-negative disease. Current …

Purpose In the literature, there is limited research about the changed meaning of food, the
eating and the eating experience during treatment in patients with head and neck cancer …

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 The purpose of this study was to present our evaluation of a new speech
pathology telepractice service supporting the swallowing and communication management …

The implication of dysphagia for people treated nonsurgically for head and neck cancer
(HNC) and its detrimental effects on functioning and quality of life has been well …

Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an edible saliva substitute, oral
moisturizing jelly (OMJ), and a topical saliva gel (GC) on dry mouth, swallowing ability, and …

Purpose Patients living with and beyond head and neck cancer (HNC) often have long-term,
functional challenges as a result of treatment. A key functional challenge relates to eating …

Background Transoral techniques for oropharyngeal tumors, such as transoral robotic
surgery (TORS) and transoral laser microsurgery, require new reconstructive considerations …

Purpose Patients who receive (chemo) radiotherapy [(C) RT] for head and neck cancer
(HNC) experience multiple treatment effects. However, the presence and recovery of …

Regarding dysphagia evaluation, there is still a lack of a uniform 'gold-standard'for both
assessment and treatment strategies. More high-quality data, adequately controlled …