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ForwardBeyond the Battle: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship
Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancers undergo treatments which include various combinations of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. These treatments result in short and long-terms side effects and complications that could be life altering for these patients. Body image distress and survivorship challenges in these patients are now being recognized as major challenges these patients face. Additionally, employment challenges and financial toxicity is also a major concern that needs to be highlighted. In this session, we have expert speakers including a head and neck surgeon, a head and neck clinical psychologist, a nurse practitioner and a radiation oncologist. They will be addressing these issues and educating the attendees on these topics.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:
- Appreciate the body image distress faced by patients treated for head and neck cancer.
- Understand the survivorship challenges in head and neck cancer patients.
- Recognize the financial hardships faced by head and neck cancer patients.
Farzan Siddiqui, MD, PhD, is employed by Henry Ford Hospital and honoraria and travel expenses from Castle Biosciences and Varian Medical Systems. He also receives research funding from Varian. He serves in a leadership positions with Henry Ford Cancer Institute and Henry Ford Health.
Evan Graboyes, MD, is employed by the Medical University of South Carolina and receives research funding from NCI and Castle Biosciences. He also received honoraria from Castle Biosciences.
Amy Williams, PhD, is employed by Corewell Health and received honoraria/travel expenses from the Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers, Association of Social Workers and the Mayo Clinic. She serves in leadership positions with the American Psychological Association and the Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers.
Melanie Woodside, RN, CON(C), is employed by University Health Network and and has no financial relationships with a commercial interest.
Zachary Zumsteg, MD, is employed by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and has no financial relationships with a commercial interest.
All relevant relationships have been mitigated.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education to physicians.
ASTRO is awarded Deemed Status by the American Board of Radiology to provide SA-CME as part of Part II Maintenance of Certification.
Available Credit
- 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.50 Certificate of AttendanceThis activity was designated for 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.