Difficulty swallowing, problems chewing and voice or communication problems can be common issues to arise from cancer and its treatment. Such issues can be helped with the input of a Speech Pathologist. If left undetected or untreated these problems can impact significantly on quality of life.

Who should see a Speech Pathologist? 

Speech Pathology can be useful for certain types of cancer. These include:

• Head & Neck cancers

Referrals

You can come and see our Speech Pathologist with or without a referral. It is a good idea to visit your GP to discuss coming to a Speech Pathologist and to find out if you are eligible for a Chronic Diseases Management Plan. This is a Medicare initiative and will allow you to receive a rebate at your appointments.

Making an appointment

To make an appointment please call Lift on (08) 7231 8000