Tongue radiation hard to open mouth
Thursday, 03 May 2012
A patients has been referred who has been treated with head and neck radiation for tonsil cancer. The reason for referral is limited ability to open following the treatment. He did not have surgery. He has severe dry mouth which is being addressed with xylitol gels and lozenges. Any suggestions for treatment exercises is greatly appreciated.
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Treatment for Tonsil Cancer
Monday, 23 May 2011
A patient has been referred who has been treated with head and neck radiation for tonsil cancer. Any suggestions for therapy?
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