VA Head and Neck Cancer Study

VA Head and Neck Cancer Study 2022-04-29T15:32:54-05:00

Project Description

Eligibility: 

  • Prior head and neck cancer 
  • Problems swallowing 

Benefits: 

  • Cannot be guaranteed
  • May receive recommendations by the speech-language pathologists for medical referral or diet modifications
  • May help swallowing 

Time Commitment: 

  • Up to 14 visits over 7 to 8 months at Hines VA Hospital or Northwestern University
  • Each visit lasts approximately 1 hour 

**You will be compensated for your travel and time.** 

Participation in this study is completely voluntary. Your refusal will not affect future care at any V.A. Hospital.