Analysis of factors influencing Dysphagia severity following treatment of head and neck cancer.

The aim was to assess the influence of treatment, tumor stages and sites on the severity of dysphagia following treatment. Sequential modified barium swallow (MBS) examinations were performed in patients who complained of chronic dysphagia following treatment of their head and neck cancer. Patients were selected if they were cancer free at their last MBS and had 2 or more MBS studies.

Quality of life following chemoradiation and postoperative radiation for locally advanced head and neck cancer.

Background: To evaluate the impact of chemoradiation and postoperative radiation on patients' quality of life (QOL) in a single institution.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 101 patients who had treatment for locally advanced head and neck cancer in a single institution. Forty-seven patients had chemotherapy and radiation, 54 patients underwent postoperative radiation.