Lymphedema head and neck cancer

    • Secondary Lymphedema of the Head and Neck « Lymphedema Blog

      Lymphedema is a side effect of cancer treatment that can occur immediately after your surgery or at any time during your recovery process. The removal of lymph nodes and/or radiation to the head and neck can lead to decreased circulation of fluids in the tissues in the head and neck…

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    • [DOC File]Dysphagia Therapy Protocol for Head and Neck Cancer

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      This is different from lymphoma, which is a type of blood cancer. Lymphedema can cause swelling in the arm when lymph nodes were removed under the arm, swelling in the leg if lymph nodes were removed from the groin, or swelling in the head and neck if lymph nodes were removed in the neck or mouth. Lymphedema can be classified as primary or ...

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    • [DOCX File]American Society of Clinical Oncology | ASCO

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      Lymphedema may be present in the extremities, trunk, head and neck, abdomen, the external genitalia as well as in inner organs; its onset is gradual in some patients and sudden in others. The focus of this article is to discuss the role of nutrition as an additional approach to manage lymphedema effectively.

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    • [DOC File]The Gathering Place

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      Head & Neck Surgeon. Radiation Oncologist. Medical Oncologist. Reconstructive Surgeon. Primary Care Physician. ... *The designation ‘Close margin’ is ill-defined and may be used for cancer-free margins of 2-5mm. Treatment Details. Surgery. ... (Dysphagia) ☐ Altered taste (Dysgeusia) ☐ Lymphedema ☐ Nerve damage (Neuropathy ...

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    • [DOCX File]Preparing for the Oncolog

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      The Complete Cancer Survival Guide (1998) ... lymphedema, skin disorders, respiratory complications, fatigue, cancer pain, alopecia (hair loss), and the long term effects of cancer treatment. ... ranging from impotence to head and neck cancers, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, amputation, and more.

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    • [DOCX File]Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy | American Physical ...

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      introduction to lymphedema home exercise program. Nutritionist. determine caloric and nutritional needs. Dentist. as needed. Physician sends the patient to the following team members. Patient is diagnosed with HNC. Instruct patient to continue swallow HEP and journal. Return for follow up MBS in 6 weeks or if changes are noted

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    • [DOCX File]Rehabilitation | Michigan State University

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      These problems are not unique to breast cancer but are found with melanoma, sarcoma, gynaecological, head and neck, prostate and colorectal cancer. The McGill Lymphedema Research program is committed to lead in furthering the lymphedema agenda until the injustices and lack of awareness issues are addressed and resolved.

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    • [DOC File]McGill University

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      Clarke LK. Rehabilitation for the head and neck cancer patient. Oncology (Williston Park) 1998; 12(1):81-89. Deng J, Ridner SH, Murphy BA. Lymphedema in patients with head and neck cancer. Oncol . Nurs. Forum. 2011;38(1):E1-E10. Lauchlan DT, McCaul JA, McCarron T, Patil S, McManners J, McGarva J.

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