Cancer Flashcards
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What is the injection method?
A
a method of esophageal speech for patients with laryngeal cancer; a patient keeps air in the oral cavity, pushes it back into the esophagus, and vibrates the cricopharyngeus muscle.
2
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What is the inhalation method?
A
a method of esophageal speech for patients with laryngeal cancer; a patient inhales quickly as they keep their esophagus opened and relaxed.
3
Q
What parts of communication may be affected by a glossectomy?
A
articulation and swallowing; since a glossectomy removes part or all of the tongue
4
Q
What is cachexia?
A
excessive breakdown of skeletal muscles that often leads in significant weight loss
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