Nutrition, Swallowing and Managing Side Effects of Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer can make it hard to eat and drink. This may be because of the cancer itself or side effects of treatment.

This video talks about the most common side-effects of head and neck cancer treatment that may impact on your ability to swallow and eat and drink normally. Your cancer care team may also call side effects barriers to eating and drinking.

TOPICS COVERED
Top 5 side effects of head and neck cancer treatment

Why is swallowing important?
Difficulty swallowing - dysphagia
Swallowing tests
Tips on how to swallow safely when eating
Mouthcare routine
Pain on swallowing – odynophagia
Difficulty opening your mouth - trismus
Dry Mouth - xerostomia
Not feeling hungry
Nausea and vomiting
Nil by mouth

For more information on nutrition for Head and Neck Cancer please visit: www.headandneckcancer.org.au