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.
Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London, UK.
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Shaw
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*