T-PROSETongue Strengthening Exercises for Speech and Swallowing in Tongue Cancer Surgery Patients

This study focuses on helping patients who have undergone surgery for tongue cancer improve their speech and swallowing abilities. Tongue cancer often requires removing part of the tongue, which can severely impact these functions that are crucial for daily life. While reconstructive surgery has advanced, many patients still struggle with speech and swallowing, affecting their quality of life. The goal is to evaluate how a proactive tongue exercise program can help improve these functions. This research is vital because it could lead to better care standards and potentially improve the lives of many patients who have undergone similar surgeries. Participants in this study will be involved in a tongue strengthening exercise program after their surgery. The exercises will be guided by biofeedback from a device, which helps ensure the exercises are done correctly and effectively. Researchers will measure the success of this program using both objective tests and subjective feedback, like how well participants feel they can speak and swallow. The study aims to gather critical data that could influence how speech and swallowing rehabilitation is conducted nationwide, offering a structured approach that could become a standard part of care for patients with oral cancer.