A multidisciplinary approach to head and neck cancer.
Head and neck cancer and its treatment can leave patients with impaired swallowing and ability to communicate. A multidisciplinary approach from the speech and language therapist and dietician can help the patient maximise their function and identify when additional methods of support are required.
Machin
J
J
Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London, UK.
Shaw
C
C
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013070:Speech Therapy; D014062:Tongue Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*