158: Understanding the Role of Lymphedema in Head and Neck Cancer with Brooke Beilman, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Doctorate Student
This episode discusses the role of lymphedema in acute and chronic issues faced by people with head and neck cancer. Topics include causation, prevalence, identification, and the role of the speech pathologist.
Key Takeaway:
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease that is highly prevalent in people with head and neck cancer. Lymphedema has the potential to impact swallow function, breathing, communication, and more.
Resources
PMC10188415 Stubblefield & Weycker (2023)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32735033/ Jeans et al. (2020)
NCCN National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Head and Neck Guidelines
Stubblefield, M.D., Tortorella, B. & Alfano, C.M. Embracing Complexity—the Role of Cancer Rehabilitation in Restoring and Maintaining Function and Quality of Life in Cancer Survivors with Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome. Curr Phys Med Rehabil Rep 11, 105–108 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40141-023-00390-x
Manual Lymphatic Drainage: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21768-lymphatic-drainage-massage
Contact Brooke: brooke.beilman@gmail.com or Instagram @brookebeilman https://www.instagram.com/brookebeilman/
Thanks for these great resources, brooke!
Guest Speaker Bio:
Brooke Beilman is a full-time member of the TIMS Medical leadership team, a part-time graduate school instructor, and serves patients in the acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She is a three-time recipient of the ASHA ACE Award, recipient of the Tactile Medical Leadership Award, co-founder of Servant Leadership, and a member of DRS, NFOSD, and SIG13. Brooke has presented at the state and national levels, and has been a guest on the podcasts Understanding Dysphagia, Speech Path Pod, Lymphedema Podcast, and First Bite. She has been the host and guest speaker for continuing education webinars. Brooke is passionate about improving clinician access to resources for evidence-based practice and leadership development. She has experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings. Brooke is currently a clinical doctorate student at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with expected graduation date in 2024.
Host Bio:
Leigh Ann Porter is a medical SLP in San Jose, California. Building on a passion for education and implementing best practice approaches, Leigh Ann created the Speech Uncensored Podcast to connect medical SLPs with meaningful resources, emerging research, and practical tools. Leigh Ann’s goal is to empower and connect SLPs to enhance our profession and accelerate the research to practice pipeline. One of her passions is learning and sharing simple and impactful therapy techniques. In addition to nerding out on medical speech pathology, Leigh Ann loves hiking at national parks, exploring waterways on her stand up paddle board, and enjoying a delicious meal with friends and family.
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