Surgical complications and side effects (sub-head)
- Possibility of blood clots
- infections
- complications arising out of anesthesia
- pneumonia
- affect the ability of normal speech
- development of a fistula in the neck
- Rupture of the carotid artery
Side effects of chemotherapy(sub-head)
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Mouth sores and ulcerations
- Diarrhea and constipation, loose stools
- Hair loss (partial or full)
- Immunosuppression or myelosuppression
- blood clotting or severe bleeding/bruising
- Persistent fatigue or shortness of breath
Side effects of radiation therapy(sub-head)
- painful sores and ulcerations in the mouth and throat
- Difficulty eating and drinking
- weight loss
- damage the salivary glands
- dry mouth syndrome
