Weather Alert: A major winter storm is likely to impact the Philadelphia region this weekend into Monday. Temple Health remains open, though some appointments or services may be adjusted. Patients will be contacted directly if their visit is affected. Please check Foxchase.org for updates and monitor myTempleHealth for changes to scheduled appointments.
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.
