Tag: Cancer Patient
NEWS: Eye twitching, face pain was a symptom of cancer lurking in woman’s head
In this Today.com article Nicci Buford, one of our Move-A-Thon team captains, discusses her long journey with stage 4 adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare form of cancer that usually develops in.
Imagine a Life Where You Can’t Eat or Drink
Imagine a life where you can’t eat or drink. But not just that. That is what everyone sees and remembers. “Ok, so he can’t go to restaurants anymore, but thank god he is here.” But now imagine this. . .
HPV-Attributed Head and Neck Cancer: A New Treatment on the Horizon
By Dr. Lauren V. Wood, Chief Medical Officer of PDS Biotech Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common viral infection of the skin, the lining of the mouth, throat, genitals, and.
Support Resources for Head and Neck Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers
You are not alone. Statistics have shown that head and neck cancer survivors are twice as likely to be at risk of suicide than other individuals with cancer. In honor.
The Story Behind the Smash Cancer Tennis Tournament: The Howard Family
Beatrice Lillian Howard: February 4, 1932 – April 22, 1968 Leslie C Howard: June 19, 1932 – September 2, 2004 The Howard Family As children, my brothers, sisters and I.
Re-Learning to Talk, Swallow, and Eat: A Caregiver’s Perspective
By the time my husband, Sean, was diagnosed with tongue cancer, he had already lived through a bone marrow transplant. While it was terrifying to now have a diagnosis with.
Safety of Celebrating the Spring Holidays with Family and Friends for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
The upcoming spring holidays (Easter, Passover and Ramadan) create challenges for those who are looking forward to celebrating them in person with friends and family. The availability of vaccination against.
Ask the Expert with Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos: October 5 – 8
Join the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance’s Ask the Expert, on our online community support group, to learn more about how head and neck cancer treatments affect the lymphatic system..
Ask the Expert with Dr. Terry Day: June 2 – 4
HNCA Chairman of the board, Terry Day, M.D, will be available from June 2 through June 4 to answer questions about COVID-19: How Head and Neck Cancer Patients and Survivors.
Mental Health Issues in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Caused by the COVID – 19 Pandemic
By: Itzhak Brook, M.D. MSc., HNCA Board Member, HNCA Ambassador, Throat Cancer Survivor and Laryngectomee The current COVID-19 outbreak is spurring depression, fear, anxiety, and stress on a societal level..
