Looking Forward: The Speech and Swallowing Guidebook for People with Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue 4th Edition

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Patients diagnosed with cancer of the larynx or tongue are often unable to absorb all the information communicated by their health care professionals. This bestselling guidebook fills in the gaps, preparing patients for surgical procedures, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, rehabilitation, and quality-of-life issues. For physicians, speech-language pathologists, nurses, PMR therapists, dietitians, and other caregivers, this book is an ideal educational resource to give to patients, providing answers to commonly asked questions. It addresses concerns about cancer treatments, speech and swallowing, follow-up care, long term adjustment, and coping mechanisms in a straightforward, sensitive manner. The authors are highly experienced speech pathologists who also counsel patients on living a full and independent life after laryngectomy. With practical information on surgical procedures, therapies, and rehabilitation, this guidebook helps practitioners and patients work together to navigate through all stages of treatment. It will make the challenges of laryngectomy understandable and more manageable for all involved. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments 1 The Diagnosis of Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue 2 Normal Anatomy of the Head and Neck for Breath Swallowing, and Speech 3 Treatments for Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue 4 Radiation Therapy 5 Chemotherapy 6 Surgery for Cancer of the Larynx 7 Surgery for Cancer of the Tongue 8 In the Hospital after Surgery for Cancer of the Lar 9 Coping during and after Cancer Treatments 10 Social Activities, Recreation, Work, and Intimacy after Cancer Treatments Appendix A Communicating after Surgery and Other Treatments for Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue Appendix BSpeaking without a Larynx Appendix C Tube Feeding Appendix D Swallowing Associated with Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue Appendix E Speech and Swallowing Exercises Appendix F Living with a Permanent Tracheostomy Appendix G Posture Training and Upper Body Exercises 1 after Treatments for Cancer of the Head and Neck Appendix H Sources of Information and Support Appendix I Six Tips for Better Communication after Treatments for Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue Appendix J Communication Charts Glossary