Objective: To develop an expert consensus statement (ECS) on the management of dysphagia in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients to address controversies and offer opportunities for quality …

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

The aim of this retrospective observational multicentric study is to evaluate the nutritional status between dysphagia cancer patients and non-dysphagia cancer patients. Data from 60 patients were analysed, …

Apr 17, 2023 · The purpose of the ECS is to identify areas of consensus among experts in the field and to identify potential approaches for reducing the burden of dysphagia in head and neck cancer …

Feb 15, 2023 · Dysphagia is one of the most common and debilitating consequences of head and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatment, with devastating implications for quality of life and health status.

Jun 1, 2018 · Patients undergoing radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy (C/RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) often develop dysphagia. Interventions from speech-language pathologists aim …

Jan 6, 2021 · Dysphagia is one consequence of head and neck cancer that has a significant impact on quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors. While survival rates continue to improve, focus has …

Purpose: To develop a European White Paper document on oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) in head and neck cancer (HNC). There are wide variations in the management of OD associated with HNC …

Prehabilitation is becoming increasingly important in oncology because of the significant survival benefits that the reduction of malnutrition provide. Specifically, tumor- and therapy-related dysphagia …

Feb 15, 2023 · Up-to-date evidence for dysphagia outcome measurement for this population is provided, in addition to recent innovations that aim to prevent, reduce or remediate the common and …