Long‐term swallowing after chemoradiotherapy: Prospective study of functional and patient‐reported changes over time

Background This prospective study evaluated long‐term swallowing outcomes and associated risk factors 5 years postchemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Methods Following an earlier study of 69 patients, 39 patients had patient‐reported activity and quality of life (QOL) data collected. Twenty‐one patients also underwent a videofluoroscopy swallowing study (VFSS). Results Between 6 months and 5 years posttreatment, patient‐reported activity...