Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation

Head and neck cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide. The course of the disease and its treatment have major effects on the psychological well-being and functioning of the patients.The treatment of head and neck cancers consists of different treatment modalities, typically being surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or a combination of these modalities. Besides curing cancer, another important aim is to regain the oral function and aesthetics that got lost or altered due to the treatment.