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02/09/2025

✨ It’s time to take the RAD out of Radiation‑Associated Dysphagia!

✨ Radiation treatments for head and neck cancers—especially those tied to HPV-positive tumors—can deliver a lifesaving cure, but also bring a hidden long‑term cost: difficulty swallowing, or RAD.

✨ These issues range from the immediate pain and dryness of mucositis and xerostomia, to chronic muscle stiffness, fibrosis, nerve damage, and even silent aspiration years after treatment ends.

✨ What feels like recovery months out can unfortunately give way to late RAD, a serious and often unrecognized issue that can develop five or more years later as tissues stiffen and nerves weaken

✨ Early detection and tailored interventions are key to managing RAD and improving life quality.

✨ Speech‑language pathologists (SLPs) can use assessments like video swallow studies (VFSS or FEES) to pinpoint swallowing impairments, then suggest strategies—like swallow exercises.

✨ Found this helpful? Check my link in bio and follow for more

18/08/2025

So many great new courses with swallowingdisorders.org American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders

Go to

https://www.swallowingdisorders.org/page/courses

08/08/2025

This on demand webinar also just released on
https://www.swallowingdisorders.org/page/Equitabledysphagiacare

08/08/2025

ended yesterday, but the webinar lives on!
You can still register and watch the on demand webinar:

https://www.swallowingdisorders.org/page/AnkyloglossiaandBreastfeeding

29/07/2025

Another great advanced coming soon from AB-SSD. This course will provide tools and tips on how to provide the best possible. Not only for university professors, but for all those of us who are educating the next generation of .

29/07/2025

Journal
Great to see new research on EDAR (eating and drinking with acknowledged risks)

📢 The June issue of Dysphagia Journal is now available - dedicated to advancing the art and science of deglutology.

📚 Go to link below to access the most current issue as one of your member benefits or click on the link below.

https://link.springer.com/journal/455/volumes-and-issues/40-3

30/06/2025

Congrats National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders on their terrific work raising this Month! Did you catch the two questions SwallowStudy sponsored last week? Thank you to all sponsors and to for all the work they put into this. If you did not get a chance to donate for , consider these:
1. NFOSD: https://nfosd.networkforgood.com/projects/84367-nfosd-donations
2. Dysphagia Outreach Project: https://www.dysphagiaoutreach.org/donate

Thanks everyone for .

💜 That’s a wrap on Dysphagia Awareness Month 2025 💜

From myth-busting with Laryn-Jeopardy to amplifying patient voices at the EL-PFDD Meeting on Dysphagia, this month was about education, advocacy, and connection.

🎯 We heard from people living with dysphagia.
🎤 We spoke directly to the FDA.
🧠 We learned with 30 days of swallowing trivia.

And most importantly—we reminded the world that swallowing matters.

Thank you to our amazing community, sponsors, and partners who made this campaign possible. 💪 👄 💙

Miss anything? Catch the EL-PFDD Meeting on demand here:
👉 https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/dysphagia-meeting

30/06/2025

See you tonight for the Adult Summer Series LIVE Q&A. On this last day of , we will gather to discuss adult neurogenic dysphagia further with these terrific 5 speakers. Tonight 7pm CST, which is 8pm EST (I tell myself)!
Don't worry -- if you will miss this, or if you missed the Q&A -- both will be recorded and available in future. Online registration is still available (through 7/28/25). Check out course registrations here: https://www.swallowingdisorders.org/page/courses

24/06/2025

Don’t miss this great advanced CEU opportunity of 5 hours of content for only $39! All on neurogenic dysphagia with and tracts. Enjoy and celebrate month with education to help more people!

23/06/2025

🌟 Dysphagia Awareness Month: Why It Matters

🌟 Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, affects millions of adults in the U.S. — approximately 9.44 million, to be exact.

Despite this staggering number, only 22.7% of those experiencing symptoms seek help from healthcare professionals.

This lack of awareness can lead to serious health consequences and diminished quality of life.

It’s crucial that we shine a light on this condition, emphasizing the need for education about its signs and symptoms to encourage timely medical intervention.

💪 Support for Patients and Caregivers (Check out these 2 resources

👉 https://swallowstudy.com/caring-for-caregivers-during-covid-19-crisis-beyond/

👉 https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-20-00148

💪 Awareness is not just about diagnosis; it’s also about supporting those affected and their caregivers.

Caregivers often dedicate around 20 hours a week to managing feeding and swallowing tasks, which can significantly impact their ability to work and engage in other activities.

By advocating for increased resources and support, we can help alleviate some of the burdens faced by families dealing with dysphagia.

Together, let’s spread the word and foster a better understanding of this often-overlooked condition!

15/06/2025

🌟 Join us in supporting June Dysphagia Awareness Month! We're thrilled to partner with Patheus Health to host a fundraising webinar featuring experts Dr. Raele Donetha Loy and Hillary Cooper. This event, titled "From Awareness to Action: Building Equity in Dysphagia Care," will take place on June 17th, and all proceeds will benefit the Dysphagia Outreach Project. By participating, you’ll not only gain valuable insights but also contribute to a worthy cause that helps low-income individuals affected by dysphagia.

📅 Don't miss out! Register now for just $50, which covers 2 Professional Development Hours (0.2 ASHA CEUs). All proceeds will be donated to the Dysphagia Outreach Project.
https://carolinaspeechpathology.thinkific.com/courses/awareness-to-action

The recording will be available from June 18th-30th, ensuring you can access the valuable information at your convenience. Let’s work together to make a difference in the lives of those affected by dysphagia. Click the link in our bio to register and learn more! 💙

02/06/2025

June is Month!
Back in 2008, the US Congress passed bipartisan legislation declaring the month of June as National , as:
** is difficulty swallowing, which can happen through the mouth, throat, and esophagus (tube connecting throat to the stomach).
** Dysphagia often goes under-reported, under-evaluated, and under-treated.
** Dysphagia not a disease in-and-of-itself. Difficulty swallowing can happen due to many different diseases, disorders, structural differences, and more.

SwallowStudy.com is dedicated to .
This month, I will be sharing articles from SwallowStudy.com to learn more.

Today is from my latest article on (more than just ), inspired by talks at Society meeting March 2025. Check out summary slides here or read full blog with many resources:
https://swallowstudy.com/3-oral-health-updates-actions/

Call to Action: Please comment and share how you are raising awareness about the importance of good oral hygiene at your facility. Thanks.