Advances in Multi-Disciplinary Head & Neck Cancer Care Conference

Advances in Multi-Disciplinary Head & Neck Cancer Care Conference is organized by UC San Diego School of Medicine, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and will be held from Jan 16 - 17, 2026 at Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, San Diego, California, United States of America.

Description:
This course is designed for head and neck cancer providers representing the entire multidisciplinary team. This includes head and neck surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, dietitians, nurses, social workers and speech-language pathologists. The course will offer a blend of didactic and interactive experiences highlighting state-of-the-art head and neck cancer care from evaluation and treatment to survivorship. Renowned faculty members from both institutions will share the most up-to-date information regarding scientific advancements and novel approaches to optimize both curative and functional outcomes in the head and neck cancer population.

Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:

1. Implement best practice in the complex, multidisciplinary delivery of care for head and neck cancer patients
2. Discuss updates in the management of oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx cancer
3. Describe how pathology and radiology findings can be used to guide the diagnosis and management of head and neck, thyroid, and salivary cancers.
4. Evaluate the goals and techniques of head and neck reconstruction with a focus on functional outcomes
5. Incorporate novel innovations in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in patient care
6. Determine appropriate evaluations for dysphagia, voice, communication and trismus for patient with head and neck cancer
7. Identify swallowing therapy techniques appropriate to optimize swallowing/voice outcomes for patients with head and neck cancer
8. Explain the necessity of instrumental swallowing assessment in patients with head and neck cancer.