Dysphagia after sequential chemoradiation therapy for advanced head and neck cancer.

Objectives: Assess impact of sequential chemoradiation therapy (SCRT) for advanced head and neck cancer (HNCA) on swallowing, nutrition, and quality of life.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study of 59 patients undergoing SCRT for advanced head and neck cancer. Follow-up median was 47.

Endoscopic management of hypopharyngeal stenosis after organ sparing therapy for head and neck cancer.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe and evaluate the efficacy of an endoscopic technique for the management of postchemoradiation hypopharyngeal stenosis in head and neck cancer patients.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Methods: Patients with postchemoradiation hypopharyngeal stenoses were identified from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute head and neck database.