A diagnosis of head and neck cancer can feel overwhelming. Patients and families are often faced with complex treatment decisions, unfamiliar medical terminology, and significant physical and emotional changes. This webinar is designed to provide guidance and practical insight during this critical time.

Join a panel of medical experts, a survivor, and a caregiver as they discuss what to expect in the early stages following diagnosis, including treatment planning, managing side effects, nutrition and speech considerations, emotional well-being, and building a strong support system.

SPEAKERS:
Mark S. Chambers, DMD, MS | University of TX MD | Anderson Cancer Center Matthew Spector, MD | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Taylor Wilde, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S | City of Hope

Todd Landaburu | Survivor, Mouth Cancer Survivor

Charlotte Bayala | Caregiver to Husband, Survivor of Thyroid Cancer

Slides download: https://www.headandneck.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-260Webinar-first-time-cancer-PPT-Slides.pdf