Head & Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers develop from uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, salivary glands, and/or lymph nodes in the neck. These cancers are typically categorized by the area in which they originate.
Types of head & neck cancer are:
• Laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer
• Nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses cancer
• Nasopharyngeal cancer
• Oral cavity (mouth) and oropharyngeal (throat) cancer
• Salivary gland cancer
Learn More About Head & Neck Cancer
Our goal at PEN is to provide easy-to-understand information about your cancer journey so you feel comfortable with new terms and empowered to take part in decisions about your care. Visit these links for general information about head and neck cancer. Please talk to your medical team to make decisions that apply to your specific situation.
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What resources are available to help me?
SaveHead & Neck Programs
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes oncology, DECODE empowers cancer patients and families with clear, practical insights into AI and other emerging healthcare technologies, breaking down how these innovations are transforming cancer care and helping them navigate AI-driven advancements with confidence.
Components:
- Podcasts
- Downloadable Resource Guides
Aims to provide digital literacy skills training with a series of easy-to-follow video modules, coupled with resource guides to educate you on technology and online support tools.
Shares the importance of latest treatment options, clinical trials and patient participation in clinical trials.
Topics:
- Understanding New and Developing Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
- Tools for Head & Neck Cancer Patient Self-Advocacy
- EVOLVE Head & Neck Resources
Helps women living with cancer understand the impact on their overall health, including fertility, hormones and sexual wellbeing while enabling informed conversations with their healthcare team about potential options and support.
Information on completing cancer care with actionable steps to engage in key discussions and plan for life after treatment.
Topics:
- Understanding Survivorship
- Advice for Future and Follow-Up Care
Provides actionable advice and downloadable materials to help you communicate clearly and effectively with your head and neck healthcare team.
Topics:
- Understanding Head & Neck Cancer
- Head & Neck Cancer Treatment Approaches
- Tips for Head & Neck Cancer Patient Self-Advocacy
- Planning Your Head & Neck Cancer Doctor’s Office Visit
- Pro-Active Head & Neck Cancer Toolkit Resources
Focuses on wellness during cancer treatment and post cancer treatment.
Topics:
- Lifestyle
- Diet and Healthy Eating
- Supportive Care
Improves head and neck cancer patients’ and caregivers’ familiarity with remote access to healthcare, and thus increase quality of care regardless of geographical location.
Topics:
- Utilizing Telemedicine in Head & Neck Cancer Care
- Head & Neck Cancer TelemEDucation Resources
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Online & Digital Tools
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