Abstract
Head and neck cancer treatment is associated with toxicity and long-term morbidity. Especially in advanced cases, these long term consequences can have a serious impact on quality of life and functioning of the patients. In the Netherlands Cancer institute, since long we have focussed on reducing toxicity and limiting long term sequels of the tumor and treatment. Apart from focussing on organ and function preservation, programs on prehabilitation as well as post-treatment rehabilitation have been implemented and studied in our institute. Using focussed screening protocols, patients in need of rehabilitation support are selected for targeted interventions. In this key-note lecture, an overview will be presented on our research efforts in laryngectomy rehabilitation, development of medical devices in this field, dysphagia and lymphedema studies as well as our multidisciplinary rehabilitation program.
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