Pathology

Biography

Biography: Amber Valentine

Abstract

Patients with head and neck cancer often times develop signs and symptoms of dysphagia in their course of diagnosis and treatment. As speech pathologists, beginning the process of evaluation and treatment prior to beginning of radiation treatment provides the best outcomes for patients to maintain most efficient swallowing function. During this presentation, it will be discussed methods of evaluation options for dysphagia prior to and during course of treatment. We will also discuss treatment options and other dysphagia management techniques for this patient population.

Learner Outcomes:
1. Learner will identify evaluation methods for diagnosis of dysphagia.

2. Learner will compare treatment options for patients with head and neck cancer who develop dysphagia.

3. Learner will determine options for follow up care/treatment for this patient population.

4. None

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