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| - Move with us - Move-A-Thon 2025
- Register your screening/awareness event
- February webinar - next week
- Meet our Ambassadors - this month, Gail Jackson
- Save the dates
- News & Shorts
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| | | Calling all movers and shakers! This April, let’s get up, get active, and make a difference with the Move-A-Thon! Whether you walk, run, dance, or even garden—every move you make helps support head and neck cancer patients and survivors. Set your own goal, join the fun, and help raise funds and awareness for our programs. Plus, you’ll be part of an incredible community celebrating strength, resilience, and hope! And here’s the best part—earn awesome swag while you do it! Raise $100 and snag an Alliance logo t-shirt, and if you keep going, you could score a power bank or even a backpack at higher fundraising levels.
We also have Move-A-Thon shirts available again this year in a variety of colors and sizes. Right now we just have t-shirts, but in the next few weeks we will add a sweatshirt and long sleeve t-shirt options as well. So why wait? Sign up, start moving, and let’s make an impact together! |
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| | HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS - HOST A SCREENING EVENT For more than two decades, the Alliance has worked with partners around the world to raise awareness and save lives by hosting community health screenings to promote early detection and education about head and neck cancers. We invite you to register your screening events below. Whether you choose to hold your event during April's Head & Neck Cancer Awareness month, or at any point during the year, we're here to help!
We make it easy for your organization to participate by providing promotional and educational materials free of charge, and you organize the staff and volunteers. Register your event today in order to receive your free screening kit which includes three t-shirts and educational materials for your event! |
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Healing From Within: Managing Fatigue and Sleep Challenges
Treatments for head and neck cancer, including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, can greatly affect energy levels and disrupt sleep patterns. Persistent fatigue and sleep disturbances are common yet often overlooked challenges that can significantly impact patients' recovery and overall quality of life. This webinar aims to provide practical strategies and essential insights for patients and survivors coping with fatigue and sleep disruptions during and after head and neck cancer treatment. Expert medical presenters, including an Alliance Ambassador sharing lived experiences, will discuss root causes of fatigue and sleep disturbances and will provide practical techniques to manage these challenges so that physical and emotional well-being are enhanced. Join us for this informative session and gain actionable approaches to support better sleep and energy management in cancer care. |
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| SAVE THE DATE-MARCH WEBINAR Navigating the challenges of a head and neck cancer diagnosis can be physically and emotionally overwhelming. However, integrating exercise and movement into your care plan can play a crucial role in improving both your physical recovery and emotional well-being. In this informative webinar, we will explore the transformative benefits of exercise during and after head and neck cancer treatment.
Whether you are currently undergoing treatment or are a cancer survivor, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge and tools to incorporate beneficial movement into your daily life, helping you feel more empowered and resilient as you continue your recovery.
Registration link coming soon! |
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| | SAVE THE DATE - SYMPOSIUM We don't have many details we're able to share (yet), but mark your calendars for October 4, 2025 and make plans to join us in sunny (hopefully) Los Angeles for our annual Head and Neck Cancer Symposium.
As in previous years, you may choose to attend virtually or in-person. The Symposium is free for head and neck cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and their loved ones.
We hope to see you there! |
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| | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Video recordings of each session from the 2024 Symposium in Philadelphia are now available on YouTube. Each session includes the slides from the program so you'll be able to access speaker bios and all the resources mentioned! |
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| | | | GAIL JACKSON
Psychotherapist and Survivor of HPV-attributed Tonsil Cancer; Rehoboth Beach, DE |
| In January 2018, at the age of 62, Gail experienced a consistent sore throat and felt as if shards of glass were lodged in her throat, and then a growth appeared on the inside of her mouth. A biopsy confirmed that Gail had HPV-related squamous cell cancer on the left tonsil. Gail ended up having a 12-hour robotic surgery (TORS) to remove the cancer. The surgery included removal of the tumor and left tonsil, a neck dissection, removal of 42 lymph nodes, and a skin graft to act as a ‘flap’ to cover the opening that was inside her mouth. After the flap was healed enough, she started six weeks of daily proton radiation. Gail is healing and in recovery and her focus is trying to get used to her new normal. “Eating has been a challenge with the reconfiguration of my throat, and my taste and swallowing is altered. I see my medical team every three months. My last scan was good, and I continue to be grateful and prayerful for continued good news,” added Gail. |
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Why Should I Consider a Clinical Trial?
Friday, February 28, 2025
10:00 – 11:15 am EST Join trusted experts from a patient advocacy group and two leading cancer centers to learn about clinical trials. They’ll explain all about clinical trials and how you can join one. This webinar will help participants understand: - The purpose of clinical trials
- The role of clinical trials in cancer treatment, including risks and benefits
- How to access clinical trials and decide if a clinical trial might be right for you
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 | CONGRATS BEV GARBER! Congratulations to Alliance board member Beverly Garber for being one of the honorees from the Greater Sacramento Smoke & Tobacco Free Coalition. The award recognizes individuals and organizations exhibiting outstanding tobacco prevention efforts in the community.
Bev was recognized for her efforts during last year's Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month screening event at the Shifa Clinic. In addition to screening/awareness activities, the event encouraged medical students and otolaryngology residents to learn more about tobacco prevention! |
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| Our work would not be possible without our sponsors and partners. Please see below to learn more about our partners and the clinical trials that are underway to help head and neck cancer patients. For more information about clinical trials and where to find trials that might apply to you or a loved one, visit our Clinical Trial Finder or click on any of the trial opportunities below. Featured Clinical trials are meant to provide educational information about trials and not endorse any particular trial. |
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| | | | REVIEW US ON GOOGLE!
If our programs and materials have made a difference to you, please consider reviewing us on Google.
Your review will help make us more visible so other patients, survivors, and caregivers can easily find us while searching online!
To write a review, you'll need to sign up for a free Gmail account. |
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We're looking for pictures of real people to use on our new website (coming soon), brochures, and social media. We don't want to use boring stock photos! Your photos could provide hope and inspiration to others going through head and neck cancer!
If we use your photo, we'll send you some Alliance "swag" and provide photo credit on our website and social media. |
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| *Statement on Sponsor Content and Corporate Support: The information published on this website and in our materials is intended to educate you about Oral, Head and Neck Cancer. The content is not intended to take the place of a discussion with a qualified physician who is familiar with your medical situation. It is important to remember that each individual is different, and the reasons for—and outcomes of—any treatment plan depends on the patient's individual condition. If you have questions or concerns after reading any information on this website or in our materials, you should discuss them openly and honestly with your physician. Any products and manufacturers included on this site are presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by HNCA. The content provided by HNCA is in no way intended to be a substitute for medical consultation with a qualified professional. HNCA encourages those using its resources to be careful when evaluating medical information or products. If you are unsure about your medical condition, consult a physician. Funding from our corporate partners supports HNCA’s programs and educational initiatives, and HNCA maintains independence in its design of programs, content, and initiatives. |
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PO BOX 21688 | Charleston, South Carolina 29413
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