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Common Effects of Cancer
Dysphagia - difficulty or discomfort in swallowing
Trismus –
often called “lockjaw”
, refers to patients who have limited ability to open their mouth
Dysphonia – hoarseness or other abnormal voice quality.
Dysarthria - difficult or unclear articulation leading to reduced speech clarity.
Mild cognitive impairment (i.e. “chemobrain”) – mild difficulty with concentration and/or memory.
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