Head and Neck Cancer: Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Outcomes

Written by a team of internationally recognized experts from the medical and allied health communities, this book addresses core issues related to patient management, recovery, and outcomes following surgical and nonsurgical treatment of head and neck cancer. It also provides theoretical and clinical knowledge for therapists managing head and neck cancer patients and describes key concepts of patient care at a level suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students. This edition includes five new chapters that examine tracheostomy management, dietetic and nutritional support, technology assisted rehabilitation, survivorship, as well as factors influencing rehabilitation including lymphedema, fatigue, and depression. With expanded coverage of current theory and clinical practice, Head and Neck Cancer: Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Outcomes, Second Edition, continues to be an essential textbook and clinical reference for the head and neck cancer rehabilitation team.

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