| | | | | | Virtual Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Symposium Takes Place August 17-18 | |  | HNCA and the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) are pleased to announce the 2022 Virtual Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Symposium. Join us August 17-18, 2022, for a series of webinars on topics important to thriving in long-term survivorship, including: - Nutrition, Swallowing, and Feeding Tube Challenges For Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Survivors
- Head and Neck Cancer and The Importance of Comprehensive Rehabilitation
- Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship and Aging
- Financial Burden of Head and Neck Cancer
- Managing Stress and Anxiety
- Dental Care During and Following Treatment
Each webinar is one hour long and includes a Q&A. Session panelists include medical experts, survivors, and other professionals whose experience and knowledge will help attendees continue to thrive in survivorship. | | | | | | | | The Survivorship Symposium is made possible through the generous support of: | | | | | | | | Ambassador Spotlight: David Burkett | | | | David has made a reasonable effort to keep healthy and fit throughout his busy life as an attorney. In early August of 2019, he started experiencing a dry and sometimes sore throat, but nothing that alarmed him. While exercising on a cardio machine, he suffered piercing pain in his left ear. He then took a photo of his throat and it showed an ugly red tonsil. | | | | | | | | | | | | HNCA is Looking for Spanish-Speaking and Female Survivor Mentors HNCA partners with Imerman Angels (IA) to provide peer-to-peer support for the head and neck cancer community. We share the belief that no one should face cancer alone. Through this partnership, we match mentors who share similar cancer journeys with patients, survivors, and caregivers to provide one-on-one emotional support and compassion. While we recognize that each cancer and life situation is unique, our goal is to connect patients, survivors and caregivers with “Mentor Angels” who’ve faced a similar experience. Mentor Angels give cancer fighters and caregivers the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from a peer who has been down the same road before. At this time, we are in need of fluent Spanish-speaking mentors. We are also in need of female head and neck cancer survivor mentors. If you are interested in being a mentor, please learn more and sign up today! | | | | | | Resources for Lymphedema Care | | | |  | Exercise & Stretching A downloadable resource that outlines simple exercises/stretches that can help reduce lymphedema. | | |  | Posture, Positioning & Apparel A downloadable resource that shares simple tips on body mechanics that can help relieve lymphedema. | | | | | |  | Skin Care A downloadable resource that offers tips to help lymphedema patients maintain a healthy skin barrier. | | |  | Diet & Medications A downloadable resource that shares information about diet and medications that can impact lymphedema. | | | | |  | Head and Neck Cancer & Lymphedema An infographic that can be shared online to educate others on lymphedema related to head and neck cancer. | | | | HNCA thanks Tactile Medical for its support of our ongoing patient and survivor education initiatives. | | | | | | Educational Opportunities for Clinicians | | | |  | *Sponsor Content | Learn HNCA's stance on corporate support below. | | | | | Tactile Medical will present Supportive Care and Rehabilitation for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Continuing Education Course on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from 12-2 pm ET or 8-10 pm ET. Join the live webinar on head and neck cancer, including causes, diagnosis, treatment modalities, survivorship, in addition to the treatment and management of head and neck cancer-related lymphedema. | | | | | | | | | | NYU Langone Health is pleased to present its 2nd Annual HNC Oncology Rehabilitation Summit on September 30, 2022. This course aims to provide the latest evidence on the early identification of functional impairment and rehabilitative treatment within the head and neck cancer population. | | | | | | | | | | | | | The Future of Head and Neck Cancer: Emerging Treatments, Clinical Trials, and Research Studies *Sponsor Content | Learn HNCA's stance on corporate support below. | | HNCA’s 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. | |  | | |  | | |  | | |  | | |  | | |  |  |  | | |  | | | | *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. | | | | | | | | Thank You to our Corporate and Community Partners | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | Head and Neck Cancer Alliance
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