Speech Therapy

Symptoms such as reduced motion of the head and neck due to radiation, severe inflammation, scarring and complications of reconstructive surgery are being treated by our speech therapist who is able to meet the needs of patients applying a holistic approach and a unique set of skills.

Head and neck cancer and various treatments of cancer often cause changes in the patient’s speech and swallowing ability. The speech therapist aims at maintaining these functions, although many patients may need support in other functions as well. Speech therapy can also contribute to the improvement of other skills, such as memory and word-finding enhancement.

Swallowing rehabilitation

Maintaining the patient’s quality of life during, and especially after radiotherapy is important to our team. We understand that the ability to eat and communicate are vital issues to everyday life. The speech therapist is the one who will work with you before, during and after treatment to boost your swallowing and communication skills, to provide guidance in eating habits with new eating positions and to help the patient adapt into an appropriate nutrition plan.

Speech rehabilitation

Our speech therapist has extensive experience in the restoration of speech and voice after treatment for head or neck cancer. Collaboration with other professionals, such as oncologists, surgeons and prosthetic surgeons, offers personalized care that meets the needs of each patient.

Reducing the risk
of foodborne illnesses

Other symptoms and side-effects treated by speech therapy

Foodborn illnesses

Cognitive difficulties

Difficulty maintaining balance

Difficulty walking

Fatigue

Stiffness of the joints

Lymphedema

Pain

Reduced strength

Posture changes

Inflammation of the gums

Weakness