Survivorship after Cancer of the Head and Neck: A Multidisciplinary Symposium

August 5, 2024 to August 6, 2024

The purpose of this symposium is to provide fundamental information necessary for a comprehensive approach to survivorship care of head and neck cancer patients.  This symposium is intended to improve healthcare providers’ ability to provide high-quality survivorship care to the growing population of head and neck cancer survivors.

Target Audience

Professional providers, cancer survivors, primary care physicians, nurses, residents, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dentists, and other interested healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
1.    Recognize the components of high-quality head and neck cancer survivorship care.
2.    Identify prevailing late and long-term effects head and neck cancer survivors’ experience.
3.    Describe strategies and interventions to improve functional recovery of head and neck cancer survivors.
4.    Recognize new systemic therapies for head and neck cancer, potential side effects and treatment available.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 11.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 11.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 11.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
03/11/2024
Course expires: 
12/31/2024
Event starts: 
08/05/2024 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
08/06/2024 - 12:00pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00
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SCHEDULE
Day 1 of 2:  Monday, August 5, 2024

7:00 – 8:00 am    Registration and Breakfast

8:00 – 8:05 am    Welcome
Marci Nilsen, PhD

Moderator:    Jonas Johnson, MD    

8:05– 9:00 am    Importance of Donor Site Selection to Predict Functional Outcomes in 
Head and Neck Reconstruction
Matt Spector, MD (Keynote) 

9:00 – 10:00 am    Toward Better Oral Cavity Functional Outcomes: Approach, Metrics, Rehabilitation
Douglas Chepeha, MD (Keynote)

10:00 – 10:45 am    From Isotope to AI
Christopher Wilke, MD 

10:45 – 11:00 am     Break, Visit with Exhibitors

Moderator:    Zahra Kelly 

11:00 – 11:45 pm    Advances in Systemic Therapy in Locally Advanced and R/M Disease
Dan Zandberg, MD

11:45– 12:15 pm    Panel Discussion: Multidisciplinary Treatment Options 

Moderator: Zahra Kelly 

Panelists: Chistopher Wilke, MD; Dan Zandberg, MD; Douglas Chepeha, MD; Matt Spector, MD

12:15 – 1:00 pm    Lunch, Visit with Exhibitors 

Moderator:        Kevin Contrera, MD

1:00– 2:00 pm    Mind the Gap: Optimization of Early Post Operative Lingual Function Toward Long Term Outcomes
Carly Barbone, PhD (Keynote)  

2:00 – 3:00 pm    After Cancer: Rehabilitation
Radhika Manne, MD      
     
3:00 – 3:15 pm    Break, Visit with Exhibitors

Moderator:    Jenna Stengel, MD

3:15- 4:00 pm     Symptom Monitor and Treatment
Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN (ECC, Keynote) 

4:00 – 4:30 pm    Kristine Molnar (Survivor)

4:30 – 5:00 pm    Panel Discussion: Treatment of Side Effects of Cancer and It’s 
Therapy     
Moderator: Jenna Stengel, MD

Panelists: Carly Barbone, MD; Radhika Manne, MD; Kristine Molnar

5:00 pm    Adjournment Day 1 of 2

Reception
Poster Viewing and Poster Awards

Day 2 of 2:  Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Location:  

 7:00 – 8:00 am    Registration and Breakfast

 8:00 – 8:05 am    Welcome: Jonas Johnson, MD

Moderator:        Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN

8:05 – 8:50 am    Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer 
Nosayaba (Nosa) Osazuwa-Peters, BDS, PhD, MPH, CHES

8:50 – 9:50 am    Psychological Needs and Well Being of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Robin Valpey, MD  

9:50 – 10:00 am    Break with Exhibitors

10:00- 10:50     Advancements in Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Banu Karayazgan, DDS, PhD

Moderator:    Kevin Contrera, MD

10:50- 11:15am    Oral Complications of Cancer Therapy
Revathi Shekar, BDS, MDS    

11:15- 11:45am     Social Support in Head and Neck Survivors
Fendi Oboekwe (Social Support) 
             

11:45- 12:00 pm    Summary- Looking to the Future
Jonas Johnson, MD

Adjournment Day 2 of 2

BST 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States

COURSE DIRECTORS
Jenna Stengel, PA-C*
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center


Jonas Johnson, MD***
Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


Marci Nilsen, PhD, RN, CHPN**
Assistant Professor
Department of Acute and Tertiary Care
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


Guest Faculty
Carly Barbon, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Head and Neck Surgery
University of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas


Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, BDS, PhD, MPH, CHES
Associate Professor
Department Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, North Carolina


Douglas Chepeha, MD, MSPH, FACS, FRCS(C)
Adjunct Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan


Local Faculty
Kevin Contrera, MD, MPH**
Assistant Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


Banu Karayazgan, DDS, PhD**
Professor
Department of Prosthodontics
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine


Zahra Kelly, DO*
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Radhika Manne, MD*
Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


Kristine Molnar
Head and Neck Cancer Survivor


Fendi Obuekwe, BS, MSIV**
Research Fellow
Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Clinic
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Revathi Shekar, BDS, MDS**
Assistant Professor
Department of Diagnostic Sciences
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine


Matthew Spector, MD**
Professor
Department of Otolaryngology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


Robin Valpey, MD**
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


Christopher Wilke, MD*
Radiation Oncologist UPMC Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Dan Zandberg, MD***
Associate Professor
Department of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


*Relevant financial relationship: Salary from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
**Relevant financial relationship: Salary from University of Pittsburgh

Faculty Disclosure
All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity have disclosed all financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships for the individuals listed below have been mitigated.


Kevin Contrera, MD, MPH
Stryker – Educational Seminar Travel Support


Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters, BDS, PhD, MPH, CHES
Merck – Consultant
Navigating Cancer – Consultant
NIH/NIDCR – K01 DE030916
NIH/NIDCR – R01 DE032216
NIH/NIDCR – K21 DE032531


Matthew Spector, MD
Hologic – Grant/Research Support
Advanced Energy – Consultant


Christopher Wilke, MD
Kallisio – Consultant


Dan Zandberg, MD
Aduro – Grant/Research Support (PI)
AstraZeneca – Grant/Research Support (PI)
BICARA – Grant/Research Support
Bristol Myers Squibb – Grant/Research Support (PI)
Coherus – Advisory Board
GlaxoSmithKline – Grant/Research Support (PI)
Inhibrx – Consultant
Macrogenics – Consultant
Macrogenics – Grant/Research Support (PI)
Merck – Advisory Board
Merck – Grant/Research Support (PI)
Novasenta – Grant Research Support (PI)


No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

 

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 11.50 contact hours.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 11.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 11.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 11.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 11.50 Attendance

Thank you to the following companies for their support!

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Price

Cost:
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Registration Fees (In Person and Virtual)

•    Registration Fee is $85 Physicians, Nurses, and all other healthcare professionals.
•    CENTS Members fee:  * Fee Waived / $85
•    CENTS Members can apply for a fee waiver by contacting Nancy Szablewski via email at szablewskina@upmc.edu.
•    Residents, Fellows, International Visiting Scholars, and Medical Students: * Fee Waived / $85
•    Residents, Fellows, International Visiting Scholars, and Medical Students can apply for a fee waiver by contacting Nancy Szablewski via email at szablewskina@upmc.edu.
 
Tuition fee is waived for all Alumni Members, CENTS Members, residents, fellows, and medical students but registration is still required. To receive a coupon code to waive the registration fee, please contact Nancy Szablewski via email at szablewskina@upmc.edu.

Special Needs
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by e-mailing Nancy Szablewski at szablewskina@upmc.edu.

Cancellation
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, e-mail, or fax. Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before May 27, 2024, will be completely refunded. From May 27-30, 2024, a $50.00 administrative fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made after May 31, 2024. “No shows” are not eligible for refunds.

The UPMC/Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences reserves the right to cancel this program if sufficient registrations are not received.  In the case of cancellation, the department will fully refund registration fees.

Cancellation requests can be made to:
Nancy Szablewski
Department of Otolaryngology
412-232-8989
szablewskina@upmc.edu