With our 2026 Survivorship Symposium now in the rearview mirror, we are still thinking about the many thoughtful questions shared by survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals. We answered as
Radiation to the head and neck reduces saliva (dry mouth), which sharply raises the risk of rapid tooth decay, gum infection, and a serious bone complication called osteoradionecrosis (areas of
Dentures, retainers, and clear aligners are supposed to fit closely against the mouth, so a little rubbing or pressure isn’t unusual. But if you’ve had oral cancer, a new sore
Head and neck cancer and its treatment can affect the things we often take for granted: eating a meal, swallowing a sip of water, speaking to a loved one, using
Alphabet Soup? No, It’s Precision Medicine HPV. EGFR. PD-L1. TMB. TILs. ctDNA. These aren’t just random letters. They’re part of a field called precision medicine, and they may have already
Sponsored content provided by MeiraGTx for educational purposes and reviewed for alignment with the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance mission. For many head and neck cancer survivors, finishing treatment doesn’t
April is Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and we asked our Facebook community a simple question: What symptoms led to your head and neck cancer diagnosis? The response was
Guest blog post by Daryl Wood. In honor of her late husband Doug. When my beloved Doug died in November 2023, the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance stepped in with
What is Nasopharyngeal Cancer? Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is a rare type of cancer that starts in the nasopharynx, or the upper part of the throat, behind the nose, and at
34 YEARS – NO BEERS! Submitted/written by Alliance Ambassador Laurie Traynor So many of us living with Head and Neck Cancer carry far more than the physical weight of treatments,
Cannabis, Vaping, Edibles in HNC Many people with head and neck cancer want to understand how lifestyle choices may affect their health. Questions about cannabis use are common, and the information
Movement after Head and Neck cancer: A Supportive Way to Get Moving Again If you’ve been through head and neck cancer, you already know that getting back into your body
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