Some cancers and cancer treatments can affect:
- Communication – you may struggle to find the right words when speaking or you may mix up words. You may also find it difficult to read or write.
- Voice – your voice may become weak or sound hoarse
- Speech – your speech may sound slurred and unclear
- Swallowing – you may struggle to eat, swallow or drink
Our speech and language therapists are experienced in assessing and treating a wide range of communication, voice, speech and swallowing problems. They can support you before, during and after your cancer treatment.
They can help you find the best ways to communicate with other people. This may include changing how you use speech, your voice or other ways of communicating.
Our speech and language therapists can also assess your swallowing and offer practical help specific to your needs.