Looking Forward: The Speech and Swallowing Guidebook for People with Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue

by Thomas, Jack E.

• ISBN13: 9781588902948
• ISBN10: 1588902943
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: THIEME NEW YORK

Summary

Patients diagnosed with cancer of the larynx or tongue are often unable to absorb all the information communicated by their health care professionals. This bestselling guidebook fills in the gaps, preparing patients for surgical procedures, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, rehabilitation, and quality-of-life issues. For physicians, speech-language pathologists, nurses, PMR therapists, dietitians, and other caregivers, this book is an ideal educational resource to give to patients, providing answers to commonly asked questions. It addresses concerns about cancer treatments, speech and swallowing, follow-up care, long term adjustment, and coping mechanisms in a straightforward, sensitive manner. The authors are highly experienced speech pathologists who also counsel patients on living a full and independent life after laryngectomy. With practical information on surgical procedures, therapies, and rehabilitation, this guidebook helps practitioners and patients work together to navigate through all stages of treatment. It will make the challenges of laryngectomy understandable and more manageable for all involved.

Author Biography

Jack E. Thomas is a Supervisor in the Division of Speech Pathology Department of Neurology, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
The Diagnosis of Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue	1	(7)
Normal Anatomy of the Head and Neck for Breathing, Swallowing, and Speech	8	(4)
Treatments for Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue	12	(5)
Radiation Therapy	17	(6)
Chemotherapy	23	(3)
Surgery for Cancer of the Larynx	26	(15)
Surgery for Cancer of the Tongue	41	(6)
In the Hospital after Surgery for Cancer of the Larynx	47	(7)
Coping during and after Cancer Treatments	54	(7)
Social Activities, Recreation, Work, and Intimacy after Cancer Treatments	61	(8)
Appendix A Communicating after Surgery and Other Treatments for Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue	69	(1)
Appendix B Speaking without a Larynx	70	(9)
Appendix C Tube Feeding	79	(4)
Appendix D Swallowing Associated with Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue	83	(5)
Appendix E Speech and Swallowing Exercises	88	(7)
Appendix F Living with a Permanent Tracheostomy	95	(11)
Appendix G Posture Training and Upper Body Exercises after Treatments for Cancer of the Head and Neck	106	(9)
Appendix H Sources of Information and Support	115	(2)
Appendix I Six Tips for Better Communication after Treatments for Cancer of the Larynx or Tongue	117	(1)
Appendix J Communication Charts	118	(4)
Glossary	122