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

"A comprehensive overview directed at patients and the families of patients being treated for cancer of the larynx and tongue. . . What to expect in the hospital is nicely discussed and patients are carefully taken through issues important to coping and adapting. . . most healthcare teams would benefit their patients by making access to this text readily available.'' -- The Laryngoscope "A brief and concise manual for patients..contains a wealth of helpful information for all patients with head and neck cancer.. Illustrations of the normal anatomy, along with lay explanations of the function and physiology of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharyn, and larynx, can be used as a tool for clinicians to explain the patient's condition to the patient and can serve as an invaluable reference for the patient at home. The appendices in Looking Forward are a highlight of this patient guidebook. All 10 appendices offer practical tools for patients. [The book] will answer many commonly asked questions and help patients prepare for the challenges ahead in treating their head and neck cancer. It would serve as an excellent resource for any patient who has been diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck, in particular those with laryngeal or tongue lesions. It may also serve as a supplemental resource to give insight to medical students who are getting their first experience dealing with cancer patients."--Head and Neck "This practical and subtle guidebook is certainly a useful tool for patients who are confronted with the diagnosis of oral or laryngeal cancer since it is clearly written, well illustrated and covers many functional and psychosocial aspects. ..it can serve as an interesting manual and sourcebook for caregivers involved in the guidance of these patients."--B-ENT "A highly useful book which may help patients with this type of cancer feel more able to cope."--Cancer World

This guidebook helps to navigate through all stages of treatment. 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.