Integration of Surgery in the Multidisciplinary Care of Head and Neck Cancer: Focus on Oral Cavity, Larynx, and Hypopharynx Cancers - 2021 Annual Meeting

Integration of Surgery in the Multidisciplinary Care of Head and Neck Cancer: Focus on Oral Cavity, Larynx, and Hypopharynx Cancers - 2021 Annual Meeting is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

Course opens: 03/01/2022
Course expires: 02/28/2025

Overview:
In this course, a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional group of experts will provide brief updates as to the latest techniques, approaches, outcomes, and toxicities of their modality in the treatment of patients with newly diagnosed oral cavity, larynx, and hypopharynx cancers. Our panel will include: (1) an oncologic head and neck surgeon to discuss approaches to surgical resection, neck dissection, and sentinel node biopsy; (2) a reconstructive surgeon to discuss options for functional reconstructions of head and neck resections and expected outcomes and rehabilitation; (3) a head and neck medical oncologist to discuss the role of systemic therapy (chemotherapy/immunotherapy) prior to surgery and as part of adjuvant chemoradiation; and (4) a head and neck radiation oncologist to discuss the indications for adjuvant radiation therapy, doses, targets, and techniques. After updates, there will be open discussion of a common cases, to highlight opportunities for multidisciplinary discussion and potential differences in approach. In addition, there will be discussion of clinical trials applicable to these scenarios (current, future, or waiting for results). Overall, this panel is carefully selected as a group of highly recognized, thoughtful experts with opinions on best management.

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

• Explain the latest indications and techniques for oncologic and reconstruction surgery for head and neck cancers, focusing on cancers of the oral cavity, larynx and hypopharynx.
• Discuss the ongoing role of systemic therapy for patients treated with surgical resection for head and neck cancers, including the role of pre-operative, concurrent, and adjuvant chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
• Explain the indications for post-operative radiation for head and neck cancers treated with surgery, including dose, target, and techniques.