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What is it about?
Dysphagia is defined as "difficulty swallowing" but what does this mean for the patient. "Gift with Purchase" chronicles David's journey from head & neck cancer surgery and radiation to living a life where food is a necessary, but uncomfortable, joyless and sometimes dangerous part of his day.
Why is it important?
People living with dysphagia often feel misunderstood, socially isolated and frustrated. There are very few 'roadmaps' for navigating this condition. By sharing his journey, David and the team at McMaster University's Aging Swallow Research Lab aim to bring a much needed patient's perspective to it's ongoing research.