Expanding Options: Alternative Therapies for HNC Patients

Join us for an informative and empowering webinar focused on alternative therapies for individuals affected by head and neck cancer. Whether you’re currently undergoing treatment or navigating survivorship, this session will explore complementary approaches that support healing, improve quality of life, and manage side effects.

Our expert panel will discuss therapies such as acupuncture, nutrition, mindfulness, and physical rehabilitation, including their benefits, limitations, and how they can be safely integrated with conventional cancer care. Attendees will also hear from survivors who have incorporated these therapies into their own recovery journeys.

This session aims to provide practical insights and resources to help you make informed decisions about your care and overall well-being.

MODERATOR: Ameya Asarkar, MD, MHA, Head and Neck Surgeon, Director of Head and Neck Robotics Program, Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction, Ochsner LSU Health, Shreveport, Feist Weiller Cancer Center

MEDICAL PANELIST: Florence John, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Director, Rehabilitation Medicine Cancer Program, Residency Program Director, University of Minnesota AMBASSODOR SURVIVORS: Kris Molnar, Survivor of Tonsil Cancer Jonathan Hutton, Survivor of Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Adenocarcinoma Brenda Newberry, Survivor of Tongue Cancer

LINK TO SLIDES: https://www.headandneck.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nov-2025-webinar-slides-Expanding-options.pdf