Purpose There is a large body of evidence supporting the efficacy of low-level laser therapy
(LLLT), more recently termed photobiomodulation (PBM) for the management of oral …

Oncologic treatments, such as curative radiotherapy and chemoradiation, for head and neck
cancer can cause long-term swallowing impairments (dysphagia) that negatively impact …

Background Most newly diagnosed oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers are treated
with chemoradiotherapy with curative intent but at the consequence of adverse effects on …

Background Head and neck cancer (HNC) and its therapy are associated with acute and
late swallowing dysfunction. Consensus guidelines regarding evaluation and management …

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

Radiotherapy alone or in combination with chemotherapy and/or surgery is the typical
treatment for head and neck cancer patients. Acute side effects (such as oral mucositis …

Background Persistent dysphagia following primary chemoradiation (CRT) for head and
neck cancers can have a devastating impact on patients' quality of life. Single arm studies …

Emerging research suggests that preventative swallowing rehabilitation, undertaken before
or during (chemo) radiotherapy ([C] RT), can significantly improve early swallowing …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Prospective assessment of dysphagia and trismus in
chemo-IMRT head and neck cancer patients in relation to dose-parameters of structures …

Radiotherapy alone or in combination with chemotherapy and/or surgery is a well-known
radical treatment for head and neck cancer patients. Nevertheless acute side effects (such …