Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Tammy Wigginton, Speech Language Pathologist, UK Markey Cancer Center
Cancer Conversations Episode 51
Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing is a common complication in cancer patients and can be associated with the direct effects of the presence of a tumor, surgical resection of the cancer and/or the combined effects of chemo and/or radiation treatment. Tammy Wigginton, a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, shares guidance for recognizing the onset of symptoms and implementation strategies to prevent or mitigate dysphagia effects.
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