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Self-care After Radiation Therapy: Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy - 09/2021

Self-care After Radiation Therapy: Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy
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Abstract

This handout explains self-care after having radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. It includes sections on skin care, mouth care, lymphedema, nutrition, swallowing, pain medicine, exercises, thyroid function, stopping smoking, alcohol use, cancer surveillance, and follow-up care. This document is also a chapter in the manual "Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy."

Author
Radiation Oncology
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2021
Revision Date
09/2021
General Subject
Cancer
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Lymphedema
Mouth
Radiation Therapy
Self-care
Skin
Languages
English
Record ID
4945