Clinical Reference

Early Cancer Detection in Swallowing Evaluations

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Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

References:

  • Gerstner, A. O. (2010). Early detection in head and neck cancer–current state and future perspectives. GMS current topics in otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery, 7, Doc06.
  • Park, J. O., Nam, I. C., Kim, C. S., Park, S. J., Lee, D. H., Kim, H. B., … & Joo, Y. H. (2022). Sex differences in the prevalence of head and neck cancers: a 10-year follow-up study of 10 million healthy people. Cancers, 14(10), 2521.
This resource helps speech-language pathologists recognize subtle red flags for head and neck cancer during swallow evaluations. It includes anatomical visuals, nuanced signs by subsite, and clear guidance on when to refer to ENT.
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