Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Modeling Adherence to Preventive Swallowing Exercises in Head and Neck Cancer
Brief Summary:
Head and neck cancer patients who receive radiation therapy are at risk for permanent swallowing disorders and problems with their teeth. Because of these potential problems, swallowing exercises and good dental habits are an important part of recovery.
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the reasons head and neck cancer patients may or may not follow the swallowing exercises that they are asked to perform after receiving radiation treatments. Researchers also want to learn if certain levels of cytokines affect if participant has side effects and if it puts participant at risk for future disease. Cytokines are proteins that are related to the immune system.