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HPV AND HEAD AND NECK CANCER: EVOLVING CHANGES IN THE DISEASE

SESSION 1 (8:15AM - 11:30AM)

CATEGORY 1 CORE - 3 CE CREDITS

Course Outline:

A dramatic increase in the number of HPV-associated oropharynx cancers, particularly those of the tonsil and base of tongue, has captured the attention of the medical community worldwide. This session will focus on the changing landscape of head and neck cancers, the role the human papillomavirus (HPV) plays in these cancers, and clinical presentations of oral and oropharyngeal cancer, diagnoses of potentially malignant oral lesions and the dental professionals' role in early detection will also be presented.

Topics covered will include:

  • The changing epidemiology of head and neck cancers.
  • Clinical presentation, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and prognosis.
  • Management of oral complications of HPV-associated orophyarygeal cancer.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the lecture, participants will:

  • Understand the current trends and changing epidemiology in HPV-positive head and neck cancer.
  • Recognize the clinical presentation of potentially malignant oral lesions and cancer, and present current and next-stage adjuncts for detection and mucosal lesions.
  • Review the natural history of oral HPV and who is at risk for these cancers.
  • Understand current standard of therapy, complications from therapy and controversies in therapy for patients with HPV-positive head and neck cancer.

 

HPV and Head and Neck Cancer: Evolving Changes in the Disease AND Immunization: A Panel Discussion (What We Know, Who We Can Protect, and What is Available)

  • 3 novembre 2017
  • 200 Coventry Road
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Canada
    K1K 4S3