Oropharyngeal Cancer and the Unknown Primary: An Update on Management
Co-Chairs: Dr. Brittany Barber & Dr. Neal Futran - Panelists: Drs. Neal Futran, Brittany Barber, Cristina Rodriguez, Jay Liao, Rocco Ferrandino, Emily Marchiano
LectureA free webinar offered in partnership with Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Course Description
Join Fred Hutch Cancer Center for the first Head & Neck Webinar series! During this virtual event, learners will have the opportunity to receive a brief update on management of oropharyngeal cancer and the unknown primary from a multidisciplinary team. We will discuss robotic surgery, proton robotic surgery, proton therapy, new guidelines for unknown primary workup, liquid biopsy and clinical trial results. Please see the pdf for details on the class. Info on the class is listed below as well.
Head & Neck Cancer Webinar Series Flyer (PDF)
Course Objectives
As a result of attending this program, you should be able to:
- Identify the changing epidemiology of head and neck cancers and the evolution and management of early-onset cancers.
- Discuss appropriate patients for referral for robotic or advanced reconstructive surgery.
- Discuss appropriate patients for clinical trial enrollment.
- Recognize higher-risk subgroups warranting multi-disciplinary tumor board evaluation.
Instructors
Fred Hutch Head and Neck Team – Drs. Neil Punjwani, Neal Futran, Jay Liao, Upendra Parvathaneni, Emily Marchiano, Brittany Barber and Cristina Rodriguez (Not pictured: Dr. Rocco Ferrandino)
- Co-Chairs: Dr. Brittany Barber & Dr. Neal Futran
- Panelists: Drs. Neal Futran, Brittany Barber, Cristina Rodriguez, Jay Liao, Rocco Ferrandino, Emily Marchiano
Disclosures:
- The medical doctors presenting this program have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- The staff of the University of Washington Office of Continuing Dental Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Logistics
DATE:
Thursday, September 19, 2024
LOCATION:
Online Webinar
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for health professionals interested in the head and neck region and how it pertains to their patients.
TIMES:
5:30pm – 7:00pm Pacific time
TUITION:
Free of charge
CREDITS:
1.5 hours
Conflict of Interest
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Cancellation and Refunds
For this free of charge live webinar, no tuition will be collected, and as such, no refunds will be administered.
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University of Washington designates this activity for 1.5 continuing education credits.