Cancer Survivorship – Patient Education on Post-Treatment Care

wbcgaruss

Hello everyone.

Survivorship is not always easy but we persevere.

There is help out there in many places these days. Here is something I found on the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS). It is a long list of post-treatment issues you can click on and it takes you to a page covering that subject, explaining how to identify what is going on and how to treat it. Situations like Lymphedema, Xerostomia, Neurosensory Disorders, and other changes post-treatment. Click the link below to go to the list and click on any that affect or interest you.

https://www.ahns.info/survivorship_intro/

The mission of AHNS is to advance
education, research, quality of care, and equity for the head and neck
oncology patient and care team.The mission of AHNS is to advance
education, research, quality of care, and equity for the head and neck
oncology patient and care team.

Here is a list of the subjects covered…

• Assessment/Management of Physical & Psychosocial Effects of Head & Neck Cancer
• Body Image Concerns
• Carotid Artery Stenosis
• Cervical Dystonia
• Cognitive Impairment in Cancer Survivorship
• Depression in Patients with Head & Neck Cancer
• Dysphagia, Aspiration and Stricture
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Hypothyroidism After Head & Neck Radiation
• Issues with Sexuality & Intimacy After Head & Neck Surgery
• Lymphedema
• Neurosensory Disorders
• Oral Complications & Dental Decay in Head & Neck Cancer Survivors
• Osteoradionecrosis (ORN)
• Radiation Fibrosis
• Shoulder Dysfunction
• Sleep Disturbance & Sleep Apnea
• Surveillance Education
• Taste – Change in Taste/Flavor & Nutrition
• Tobacco Use in Cancer Survivorship
• Xerostomia

Take Care God Bless

Russ