Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Celebration
Event Information
About this Event
We’re proud to honor our cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize their loved ones who supported them through their diagnosis, treatment and life beyond. Hear stories of inspiration and information about the latest head and neck cancer therapies, rehabilitation and coping strategies.
Agenda
8:00 - 8:05 Welcoming and opening remarks
Guy Slonimsky, MD
8:05 - 8:15 Words of encouragement
David Goldenberg, MD, FACS
8:15 - 8:30 HPV and oropharyngeal cancer
Karen Y. Choi, MD
8:30 - 9:15 Survivors sharing stories: A celebration of life & survivorship with a focus on the positive
Marie Bongiovanni, Jody Brelsford, Jim Hepfer, Jennifer Pompei, Jeff Shoop, Chris Dickinson
9:15 – 9:30 Short and long term side effects of radiation therapy
Leonard C. Tuanquin, MD
9:30 – 9:45 Short and long term side effects of chemotherapy
Diane M. Hershock, MD, PhD
9:45 – 9:55 Musical interlude
Shea Quinn
9:55 – 10:40 Caregivers sharing stories
Tina Benscoter, Lorrie Shoop, Chris Dickinson, Lee Saurman
10:40 – 10:55 Complications and side effects of surgery for head and neck cancers
Guy Slonimsky, MD
10:55 – 11:40 SPOHNC: Support groups overview - connecting with others, encouragement and ways to contribute
Jeff Shoop, Richard Comiskey, Jody Brelsford, Patrice Saurman, Lee Saurman, Kat Ballou
Marry Ann Caputo (SPOHNC executive director), Chris Leonardis (SPOHNC outreach administer)
11:40 – 11:55 Psychological challenges of going through cancer and support options
Michael P. Hayes, PhD
11:55 – 12:30 Lunch break
12:30 – 12:40 Group meditation
12:40 – 12:50 Musical interlude
Shea Quinn
12:50 – 13:05 Dental complications and oral care
Heidi L. Myshin, DMD
13:05 – 13:20 Healing philosophies, holistic therapies, mindfulness
Karen Rhoad
13:20 – 13:35 Resources and assistance
Neerav Goyal, MD, MPH
13:35 – 13:50 Disability insurance
Teressa Novotny, Outpatient Social Worker, Penn State Cancer Institute
13:50 – 14:05 Speech and swallowing during and after cancer treatments
Melissa Montano, CCC-SLP
14:05 – 14:10 Thank you words! Honoring our physicians, nurses, other professionals, and everyone involved in our care before, during, and after treatment
14:10 – 14:15 Closing remarks
Guy Slonimsky, MD