Swallowing and speech therapy after tongue cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests whether starting speech and swallowing therapy early after surgery helps people with tongue cancer recover their ability to eat and talk. It is for patients having part of their tongue removed and rebuilt with a tissue flap.
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Who can take part
- You have newly diagnosed tongue cancer at stage T2 or higher.
- You are scheduled to have part of your tongue removed and reconstructed with a tissue flap (free flap).
- Your doctors expect you to be able to eat by mouth after surgery.
- You can speak and understand English well enough to take part in therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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