Colleen Dreyer
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Colleen Dreyer is a leading voice in head and neck oncology, with a focused expertise in swallowing physiology and functional outcomes following treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. Her research critically evaluates the trade-offs between surgical and non-surgical interventions, particularly transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and radiotherapy. In her landmark 2024 study, a sub-analysis of the ORATOR randomized trial, Dreyer provided the first direct comparison of swallowing physiology—measured via videofluoroscopy—between patients treated with TORS versus radiotherapy for early-stage disease. This work, already accumulating citations for its clinical relevance, demonstrated nuanced differences in swallowing mechanics that challenge conventional assumptions about functional preservation. By moving beyond simple toxicity grading to detailed physiological assessment, Dreyer has given clinicians a more precise framework for counseling patients on treatment decisions. Her contributions are shaping a new standard for evaluating quality of life in head and neck cancer survivorship, ensuring that functional outcomes are weighted as heavily as oncologic control.
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