Describe the benefit of optimal dental hygiene and oral care in the cure and survival of all cancer patients. |
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Assess when to refer patients to an experienced surgeon for safe extraction of teeth in head and neck radiation patients. |
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Assess common indications for proton therapy in head and neck cancer. |
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Explain the pros and cons of proton therapy versus photon therapy in head and neck cancer. |
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Identify which thyroid nodules should be biopsied. |
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Assess the possible causes of the thyroid cancer epidemic. |
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Assess and review the best imaging strategies in patients with suspected salivary gland tumors. |
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Identify the limitations of CT and MRI in evaluating salivary gland tumors. |
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Review preliminary results of current de-escalation trials. |
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Discuss future directions in the treatment of HPV-positive tumors. |
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Review results of immunotherapy trials in Head and Neck Cancers. |
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Discuss future directions and the evolving role of immunotherapy in the treatment of head and neck cancers |
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