Looking Forward--: The Speech and Swallowing Guidebook for People with Cancer of the Larynx Or TongueCancer of the larynx or tongue are diagnoses that often cause fear and trepidation. This revised fourth edition is designed to make the challenges of the laryngectomee understandable and manageable. It educates both patients and their families and gives them more confidence in caring for their needs. |
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Normal Anatomy of the Head and Neck for Breathing | 8 |
Radiation Therapy | 17 |
Chemotherapy | 23 |
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