FEATURED IN FEBRUARY 2023

  • March Webinar Details
  • Stand up to Cancer Scientific Summit
  • Meet Ambassador Brad Johnson
  • Upcoming Events & Reminders
  • Featured Clinic Trials
 

MARCH WEBINAR - NAVIGATING HEAD AND NECK CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS

Date:  Tuesday, March 21, 4 – 5 pm Eastern
Description: If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with head or neck cancer, clinical trials are an option to consider. Trials are available for all stages of head and neck cancers, and this AHNS/HNCA webinar, Navigating Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials, will help you begin to research and explore the alternatives available. 

Moderator and Presenters:

Moderator: Nicole Schmitt, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology Emory University School of Medicine, Co-Director for Translational Research in the head and neck Program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

Medical Expert: Ari Rosenberg, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago

Ambassador Survivor(s): Tom Bennett

 

STAND UP TO CANCER SCIENTIFIC SUMMIT

Amanda Hollinger, HNCA Executive Director, attended the Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C) Scientific Summit in San Diego last month alongside 450 members of the SU2C community.

One of the projects discussed was the SU2C-Fanconi Anemia Research Fund-Farrah Fawcett Foundation Head and Neck Cancer Research Team which included additional support from American Head and Neck Society and the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance.

 
 

MEET AMBASSADOR BRAD JOHNSON

Brad’s diagnosis was nasopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.  His doctors shared that they were not aware of any effective treatments available for his cancer.  In addition to the rare diagnosis, the cancer had spread from his nasopharynx through both sinuses and into the lymph nodes in his neck.  There was also a tumor pressing against the nerves at the base of his brain.  The pressure was so great that he was losing consciousness when upright for extended periods of time.

He was able to enter a clinical trial at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.  He received chemotherapy followed by chemo-radiation and then by boost radiation.  In January of 2004, Brad was declared cancer free, and he has remained so for the past 19 years.

Read more about Brad's cancer journey on our website.  

 

Brad has a background in events and fundraising and is helping with our Move-A-Thon.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS AND REMINDERS

THAT'S A WRAP FOR CANCER AWARENESS

Celebrate cancer survivors, give hope to those presently in treatment, and honor those that we have lost by adding cancer patients (any cancer type), cancer survivors, caregivers, nurses, and doctors to our car wrap! Every donation of $68 (representing 68,000 diagnosed with head and neck cancer) receives placement of a special name on the wrap of the Mercedes GLC 300W Series.  

REGISTER FOR OUR MOVE-A-THON

There's still time to sign up for our national fundraising event - Move-A-Thon!

  • Team Captains - next meeting is February 22nd at 7:30 PM ET
  • Event kick-off celebration - March 29th at 7:30 PM ET

SIGN UP TO HOST A SCREENING
Healthcare professionals - April is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and we invite you to help us raise awareness and save lives by signing up to host a free oral, head and neck cancer screening event. Click the link above for full details.

YOUR HEAD AND NECK CANCER'S IMPACT ON YOUR CHILDREN - SHORT SURVEY

How did your head and neck cancer diagnosis and treatment journey impact your children? Take our 4 question survey and help us develop resources to help other parents.

 

 

OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRAMS OF INTEREST

 
 
 
 
 
FEATURED CLINICAL TRIALS
*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.

 
 
 
 
 

Thank You to our Corporate and Community Partners

 
 
 
*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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866-792-4622 | info@headandneck.org

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