Health Condition 1: C101- Malignant neoplasm of anterior surface of epiglottis Health Condition 2: C102- Malignant neoplasm of lateral wallof oropharynx Health Condition 3: C109- Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx,unspecified Health Condition 4: C108- Malignant neoplasm of overlappingsites of oropharynx Health Condition 5: C103- Malignant neoplasm of posterior wall of oropharynx Health Condition 6: C100- Malignant neoplasm of vallecula
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: nil: nil
Sponsors
Dr Kundana Devalla
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Carcinoma oropharynx patients with histologically proven squamous cell carcinoma and are planned for radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy with a curative intent 2)patients of age greater than 18 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients less than 18 years of age and greater than 75 years of age 2)Patients with underlying conditions such as stroke , dementia, neuromuscular diseases, that had already caused or may cause dysphagia 3)Head and neck cancers other than oropharynx as the primary site 4)Any prior surgery or radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy for head and neck neoplasms
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of the dysphagia with the concomitant use of chemo-radiotherapy in oropharyngeal carcinoma patientsTimepoint: 6 Months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1)Early identification and prevention of potential complications such as respiratory issues due to aspiration and malnutrition 2)Provide reassurance and encourage the patient to seek an evaluation /consultation with a speech and swallowing therapist.Timepoint: 6 Months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactKundana Devalla
Kasturba Medical College , Manipal
Outcome results
None listed