Caring for the Patient with Head and Neck Cancer (NC Community College Oncology Lecture)

Hazel Hampton, RN, BSN, CMSRN, OCN

Oncology Nurse Navigator
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Stephanie Shea, RN, BSN, OCN

Oncology Nurse Navigator
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Cancer
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lecture Description

Discussion of cancers of the head and neck, including risk factors, signs and symptoms, treatment and survival. Discussion will also include information on the HPV vaccine. Side effects of treatment will be discussed including the emotional impact and quality of life issues.

Lecture Objectives:

• Describe the modifiable/non-modifiable risk factors for cancers of the head & neck, as well as signs and symptoms.
• Identify the major treatment modalities, and at least 3 major side effects of these treatments.
• Discuss the emotional impact and quality of life issues with cancers of the head and neck.