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What types of supportive care do you offer patients undergoing definitive therapy for their head and neck cancer?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Rochester
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There are multiple team members who help care for our head and neck cancer patients. In addition to the surgeon, radiation oncologist, and medical oncologists, our patients meet with a dentist, speech/swallow therapist, nutritionist, and nursing. During radiotherapy, they meet weekly with the radiation oncologist, medical oncologist (if receiving chemotherapy), and nursing. Depending on the individual case they may meet weekly or pro with speech/swallow therapist and nutritionist.

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