| | | | | |  | Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Symposium: Couldn't Join Us? Watch Online Now! | | Thank you to all of our sponsors, moderators, panelists, and attendees who made this year's Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Symposium our most successful symposium to-date. HNCA and the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) were pleased to bring together a tremendous group of medical presenters and survivor panelists who educated our attendees in six important topics: | | | | | |  | Head and Neck Cancer: The Importance of Comprehensive Rehabilitation | | | | |  | Dental Care During and Following Treatment | | | | |  | Financial Burden of Head and Neck Cancer | | | | | |  | Managing Stress and Anxiety | | | | |  | Nutrition, Swallowing & Feeding Tube Challenges For Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Survivors | | | | |  | Head and Neck Cancer: Survivorship and Aging | | | | | | | | The Survivorship Symposium is made possible through the generous support of: | | | | | | | | | | HNCA Welcomes New Board Members On September 17, the HNCA Board of Directors held their Fall board meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. It was a busy meeting with a full agenda during which the board and staff reviewed the past year's successes and began planning for the upcoming year. We recognize that our ability to grow and expand our programming is due in large part to our extremely dedicated, caring, and involved board, made up of medical and dental professionals from many disciplines, as well as head and neck cancer survivors. This year, we are pleased to share that our Board has been expanded to 20 members as we welcomed the following new members who bring fresh perspectives and new energy to the organization. We look forward to a fruitful relationship with them. Welcome aboard! | | | |  | Tony Eskander, MD Sc,M., FRCSC Assistant Professor, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center and Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto: Education: University of Toronto, Harvard University, Ohio State University, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Focus areas: health services research, clinical epidemiology and quality improvement | | | | |  | Patrick Ha, MD Chief of UCSF Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology: Education: Harvard, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital Otolaryngology. Focus areas: head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, endoscopic approaches to throat cancer surgery. Basic research interests include adenoid cystic carcinoma, tumor immunology, and mechanisms of perineural invasion. | | | | |  | Alessandro Villa, DDS, PhD, MPH Chief of Oral Medicine, Oral Oncology and Dentistry at Miami Cancer Institute. Professor, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Focus areas: oral complications from cancer treatment and oral leukoplakia. | | | | |  | Sue Yom, MD, PhD Vice Chair and Jacobs Distinguished Professor, UCSF: Education: University of Pennsylvania, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Focus areas: radiation treatment and management of head and neck, skin, and lung cancers, decision support and quality of life, improving outcomes and reducing toxicity through clinical trials of personalized medicine, novel combinations, radiation protectants, and supportive care interventions | | | | | | | | Ambassador Spotlight: Kris Molnar | | | | In October of 2006, Kris was planning a family journey to Paris. Shortly before departing, Kris’s sinuses began to hurt and glands on the right side of her neck seemed a bit swollen. The Molnars decided to move forward with the family vacation, and Kris’s symptoms didn’t detract from the trip’s excitement. Little did they know, it was the beginning of journey that they never expected. | | | | | | | | | | | | Questions About Lymphedema? Ask the Expert! | | | | Join us November 7 - 11, for an online Ask the Expert event all about lymphedema. Questions submitted by head and neck cancer patients and survivors will be answered in our online support community in Inspire by our special guest expert, Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos, Oncology Physical Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation, and Owner of Cancer Rehab & Integrative Medicine. If you have a question that you'd like Dr. Wicker-Ramos to address, you can submit it now by clicking the button below. Be sure to join the online community so you can see the answer to your question in November. It's free and easy to join! | | | | | | | | HNCA thanks Tactile Medical for its support of our ongoing patient and survivor education initiatives. | | | | | | | | | | | | Sharing Your Diagnosis and Survivorship Issues In November, HNCA will offer a webinar presented by a panel of survivors and moderated by a therapist with expertise in working closely with head and neck cancer patients, survivors, and families. Survivors will discuss how they first shared their diagnosis with their loved ones. The discussion will cover what worked well and how best to share the news with family of different ages (children, for example). The webinar will also look ahead to holiday gatherings and how to share information about health-related challenges. The date and time for this webinar are still being determined. More information will be available soon. | | | | | |  | *See statement below on corporate support. | | | | | | Researchers Seeking Patient & Survivor Feedback for Lymphedema Survey Project | | Researchers at Stanford University are developing a quality-of-life survey for patients diagnosed with head and neck lymphedema. They are looking for feedback on the survey from patients who have been diagnosed with head and neck lymphedema. If you are interested in participating, you can access the survey here or by scanning the QR code below. If you have additional questions, please contact Heather Starmer, primary investigator. | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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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