THANC GuideThe side effects of cancer treatment can last long after your treatment has ended. Learn about the most common side effects and how you can work around them.
Lymphedema is swelling that occurs as a result of accumulated lymph, a clear fluid made of white blood cells that is involved in the immune system. Learn more.
Oral thrush (Candidiasis) is a type of fungal infection most often located in the mouth and throat area. Learn more.
Thickened pharyngeal secretions, or thickened saliva, is a condition experienced by many head and neck cancer patients undergoing any combination of treatments. Learn more.
Neck muscle spasms are the involuntary tightening of muscles in the neck that most commonly develop following surgery and/or radiation in the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle. Learn more.
Scars can arise after both surgery and radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. There are several methods that can be useful in preventing and minimizing the appearence of scars. Learn more.
Mucositis is the inflammation of the digestive tract’s lining and is one of the most bothersome side effects of chemoradiation. Learn more.
Xerostomia is the condition of dry mouth resulting from the reduced flow of saliva. Learn more.
Trismus describes restricted range of motion of the jaw. It is commonly caused by tightening or scar formation of the muscles that open and close the jaw. Learn more.
