Handout

The Role of Speech Therapy with Head and Neck Cancer

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

References:

  • Hutcheson, K. A., Bhayani, M. K., Beadle, B. M., Gold, K. A., Shinn, E. H., Lai, S. Y., & Lewin, J. (2013). Eat and exercise during radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy for pharyngeal cancers: use it or lose it. JAMA otolaryngology–head & neck surgery, 139(11), 1127-1134.

This resource is designed for patients who have received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and may not be aware of how a speech-language pathologist can help them on their journey. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How does HNC impact swallowing and speech?
  • What is the role of SLP in head and neck cancer care?
  • When should proactive swallowing therapy be introduced?

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