News from Spohnc

News from Spohnc

News From SPOHNC,

is a newsletter for cancer survivors, family, friends and health professionals. Timely articles help to increase awareness of the many ongoing issues related to oral and head and neck cancer while offering information, support and encouragement.

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Diagnosis and Management

Sinonasal Malignancies and Cancer of the Nasopharynx – (October 2023)
– Nyall London, MD

Next Generation Cell Therapies Fighting HPV Positive Head and Neck Cancers – (Spring 2022)
– Ricardo F. Zwirtes, MD, VP of Clinical Development at SQZ Biotechnologies

Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Approach to Treatment and Future Directions (October/November 2021)
– Dan P. Zandberg, MD

Scientific Progress in Managing Treatment Side Effects for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors (May/June 2021)
– Ron J. Karni, MD

Cell Free HPV DNA: A new diagnostic and predictive test for HPV oropharynx cancer – (April 2021)
– Marshall Posner, MD & Eric Genden, MD, MHCA, FACS

The Challenges of Telemedicine for Head and Neck Oncologic Patients During COVID-19 – (March 2021)
– Karthik Rajasekaran, MD & Vasiliki Triantafillou, MD

Coronavirus and COVID-19: What People With Cancer Need to Know (June/July 2020)
– Merry Jennifer Markham, MD, FACP, FASCO

The Financial Burden of Head and Neck Cancer (February 2020)
– Grace Smith, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H

Recurrent and Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer (April 2019)
– Geoffrey Neuner, MD

How Integrative Oncology Services Can Help Those Affected by Head and Neck Cancers (March 2019)
– Santosh Rao, MD

Head and Neck Cancer Pain: Opioid Use and Alternatives (February 2019)
– Jessica McDermott, MD

Acupuncture Following Head and Neck Cancer Treatment (October 2018)
– Richard C. Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH

Tips for Traveling with a Feeding Tube (May 2018)
– The Oley Foundation

Head and Neck Cancers – Major Changes in the American Joint Committee on Cancer Eighth Edition Cancer Staging Manual (February 2018)

Personalized Cancer Therapy (April 2017)
– Jeffrey Myers, MD, PhD, FACS

HPV Vaccine and Oropharyngeal Cancer (April 2015)
– Carole Fakhry, MD

Head and Neck Lymphedema: Shedding Light On a Unique Condition (March 2015)
– Leila G. Little, MS, CCC-SLP, CLT
– Jan S. Lewin, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Emotional Support

Fear of Recurrence – (November 2023)
– Nathan Sattazahn, LPC

Understanding Scanxiety – Symptoms, Causes and Coping Techniques – (March/April 2023)
– Joanne Van der Veen

Talking to Your Kids About Your Cancer Diagnosis – (February 2023)
– Mike Ellis, LMSW

Caring for Yourself and Advocating for Change as a Caregiver – (November/December 2022)
– Margaret L. Longacre, PhD, MSHE

Depression in Head and Neck Cancer Patients – (Summer 2022)
– Aru Panwar, MD, FACS & Rodolfo Manosalva, MD

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Support Because “Together WE Heal”  (December 2021)

An Essay On Hope (Winter 2020/2021)
– David Hood

Taking The Healing Aspect of Music Further (November 2019)
– Sara Chigani, MA, MT-BC

Journaling Your Cancer Journey Benefits of Expressive Writing for People with Cancer (December 2019)
– Lynne Eldridge, MD

Returning to Work After Cancer Treatment: Ways to Ease Your Transition (March 2018)
– Nicole Van Hoey, PharmD

Reconnecting with your Spiritual Self…In Spite of the Holidays (December 2017)
– Alan Wright, Chaplain

April Awareness for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer (March 2017)
The Importance of Support

Holding On To Hope (December 2015)
– Clare Butt, RN, MSN, AOCN, PhD

Oral Care

Dental Implants & Treatment for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Survivors- Part Two – (Spring 2023)
– Ryan S. Lee, DDS, MPH, MHA, AGD, FICOI, DIDIA

Dental Implants After Head and Neck Cancer – (Fall 2022)
– Ryan S. Lee, DDS, MPH, MHA, AGD, FICOI, DIDIA

Oral/Head and Neck Cancer Treatment and Salivary Dysfunction (November 2021)
– James J. Sciubba, DMD, PhD

Prevention/Reduction of Oral Side Effects and Quality of Life (February 2016)
– Susan E. Calderbank, DMD

Rehabilitation

Nerve Problems or Peripheral Neuropathy – (September 2023) – ASCO & Cancer.net

How to Get Started With Meditation During Cancer Treatment – (Summer 2023) – Kimberly Lowe,
PhD

Hearing Loss in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors – (March 2022) – Nicole C. Schmitt, MD and Katharine Fernandez, AuD, PhD

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients – (February 2022)
– Ziad K. Mirza, MD, CPE, CMD, FACP, MBA, ABIM, ABPM/UHM

Understanding Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome – (September 2022)
– Michael Stubblefield, MD

Baroreceptor Reflex Failure in Head and Neck Cancer Patients (February 2021)
– Neerav Goyal, MD, MPH

Physical Therapy From Diagnosis and Beyond (March 2020)
– Lisa M. Miller, DPT

Swallowing Assessment for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Expectations and Outcomes (September 2020)
– Bonnie Martin-Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S

My Therapist Has 4 Legs (December 2018)
– David E. Williams, MD

Art Therapy (December 2018)
– Ashley Jones, MA

Reconstruction for Cancer of the Oral Cavity (November 2018)
– Joshua E. Lubek, MD, DDS, FACS

Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Part II: Other Essentials (November 2017)
– Liza Murray, APRN
– Allen M. Chen, MD

Cure is Not Enough: Why Survivorship Matters for Head and Neck Cancer Patients (September 2017)
– Liza Murray, APRN
– Allen M. Chen, MD

Swallowing Dysfunction After Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: Patient Considerations and Practical Suggestions (November 2016)
– Jehee Choi, MD and Allen Chen, MD

Physical Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients (March 2016)
– Leslie Waltke, PT, DPT

Rehabilitation of the Oral Cancer Patient with Dental and Maxillofacial Implants (November 2015)
– Joseph I. Helman, DMD

Facial Reanimation Surgery Following Facial Nerve Injury (September 2015)
– Bradley Mons, DO, Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon

Research

Exploring Innovation in Cancer Therapy with Nanophysics (October 2020)
– Laurent Levy, PhD

Less Intensive Treatment May Be Possible For Some Patients with HPV Associated Head and Neck Cancer (October 2019)
– Robert Ferris, Md, PhD

Why Are Clinical Trials Important? (October 2016)
– Robert Ferris, Md, PhD

NIDCR Research to Help Cancer Survivors Overcome the Problem of Dry Mouth (May 2016)
– Geriann Piazza, M.A.

Therapies

Proton Therapy to Reduce Side Effects in Head and Neck Cancer (April/May 2020)
– Brian C. Baumann, MD; Kelly M. MacArthur, MD

Proton Therapy Success with Head and Neck Cancer (May 2019)
– Steven J. Frank, MD

An Enlightening Summer Research Experience: Using Light Treatment for Oral Cancer Care (September 2019)
– Jaeyoung Choi and Praveen Arany, BDS, MDS, MMSc, PhD

Three Dimensional Printing for Head and Neck Cancer Surgery (September 2018)
– Monika E. Freiser, MD, MPH

Potential Side Effects of Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer (April 2018)
– Dan Zandberg, MD

Standard of Care vs. Reduced Dose Chemoradiation After Induction Chemotherapy in HPV + Oropharyngeal Carcinoma Patients (October 2017)
– Krzysztof Misiukiewicz, MD
– Marshall Posner, MD
– Eric Genden, MD

Chemoradiation Increases Survival for a Subset of Elderly Head and Neck Cancer Patients (September 2016)
– Sana Karam, MD, PhD

Transoral Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer (April 2016)
– Matthew Pierce, MD, Jessica H. Maxwell, MD, MPH, Bruce Davidson, MD, FACS

Immunotherapy (October 2015)
– Marshall Posner, MD
– Krzysztof Misiukiewicz, MD

Nutrition

Nutrition Management in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer – (Winter 2023)
– Weinfurther, MS, RD, CSO

Expert Nutritional Counseling for the Holidays and New Year (December 2016)
– Jessica Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN
– Chelsey Wisotsky, MS, RD, CDN, CSO

Choosing the Right Tube For You (February 2015)
– Lauren Schwartz, MD

Insurance Issues

Adding Dental Coverage to Medicare Could Be Crucial For Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Survivors (September 2021)
– Wey-Wey Kwok, JD

Disability Benefits for Oral Cancers and Cancers of the Head and Neck (May 2017)
– Disability Benefits Help

Cancer Coverage Under Medicare (May 2015)
– Danielle Kunkle