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ForwardMayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
Please note, only Radiation Oncology Pathway will be offered for livestream on the second day of the course.
Course Directors: Michael L. Hinni, M.D., Lisa A. McGee, M.D., Daniel J. Ma, M.D., and Katharine A. Price, M.D.
Pathway Directors: Carol P. Bryant, APRN, D.N.P., ACNP-BC, Brent A. Chang, M.D., Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., Casey A. Fazer-Posorske, P.A.-C, Katie M. Van Abel, M.D.
March 27 - 29, 2025 - The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas - Scottsdale, Arizona
Mayo Clinic’s Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium is dedicated to the latest advancements in head and neck cancer care, encompassing surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and symptom control/survivorship. This three-day symposium features a blend of multidisciplinary sessions and specialized tracks, including hands-on learning and small breakout sessions. It begins with a multidisciplinary session on day one, continues with subspecialty breakouts on day two, and concludes with another multidisciplinary session on day three.
Abstract Submission
Target Audience:
Symposium Participants including Residents, Fellows, Medical Students, Research Temporary Professionals, and Allied Health Staff including Nurses, pharmacists, and Advanced Practice Providers.
Overview:
Goals of the poster presentations are to educate and inform about ongoing and completed clinical and basic research projects involving all disciplines involved in the care of patients with head and neck malignancies. In addition, a special focus is to provide a forum for nursing innovations and quality improvement initiatives. This will allow presenters to share ideas and interest, and network with other participants and symposium faculty. Previously presented materials are accepted. Posters of accepted abstracts will be displayed for viewing at welcome reception and break times. Presenters will receive 50% off course registration fee.
Poster Abstract Guidelines:
- Abstract submissions are limited to 400 words, excluding title, author, and institution information, and should be submitted as a one-page, single-spaced Word document.
- Inclusion of tables and images is acceptable but must be within the one-page abstract document.
- The title should be at the top of the abstract in bold font followed by a complete list of authors including relevant degrees, department, and medical institution. Please identify the presenting author(s) with an asterisk (*).
Submission Deadline and Instructions:
Abstract submissions are due by February 3rd, 2025 and can be submitted via email to Khoury.Peter@mayo.edu
Selection and Notification:
A review committee will evaluate poster abstracts based on the following criteria: content, novelty, writing quality, and overall merit. Notification of poster acceptance will be made via email. Additional information will also be sent at that time including when and where posters can be set up on-site.
Target Audience
This course is intended for otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, laboratory scientists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, oncology pharmacists, oncology nurses, speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, dietitians, dentists, clinical research personnel, and other allied health staff involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients. Specialties include medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology/ENT, pathology, radiology, and laboratory research science.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Examine the latest advancements in mucosal Head and Neck cancer care.
- Describe best practices for symptom control in Head and Neck Cancer survivorship.
- Develop effective community engagement strategies to enhance HPV vaccination uptake.
- Discuss novel treatment options for Head and Neck cancer patients.
- Discuss multidisciplinary management of acute toxicity for Head and Neck cancer patients.
- Evaluate the role of biomarkers in treatment planning for Head and Neck cancer patients.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
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Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary |
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Scottsdale, Arizona |
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March 27 – 29, 2025 |
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Mountain Standard Time |
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Day 1 | Thursday, March 27, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits | |
8:00 AM | Welcome and Introductions | |
Head and Neck Imaging Pearls | ||
8:15 AM | Radiology Integration into Clinical Practice Alok A. Bhatt, M.D. | |
8:35 AM | PET MRI | |
8:55 AM | Adaptive Radiotherapy | |
9:15 AM | Panel Discussion | |
Immunotherapy | ||
9:35 AM | Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Before Surgery: Reimaging, Timing, and Practical Considerations | |
9:55 AM | Immunotherapy in Transplant Patients-Practical Implications | |
10:15 AM | Immunotherapy in Definitive Setting | |
10:35 AM | Panel Discussion | |
10:55 AM | Break, Exhibits, Poster Review | |
Serum Tumor Markers and Pathology | ||
11:15 AM | Extranodal Extension – What's It All About? | |
11:35 AM | Circulating HPV Tumor Markers | |
11:55 AM | Practical Considerations of Margin Analysis in Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer | |
12:15 PM | Margin Considerations for Radiation Therapy | |
12:35 PM | Panel Discussion | |
12:55 PM | Adjourn | |
1:00 PM | Welcome Reception | |
Coordination of Care / Symptom Management / Survivorship Pathway | |
Day 2 | Friday, March 28, 2025 |
7:00 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:20 AM | Welcome and Introductions |
7:30 AM | Building a Head and Neck Survivorship Clinic |
7:55 AM | Flexible Laryngoscopy 101: Tips/Tricks and Anatomy Review |
8:20 AM | Optimizing Swallowing post-treatment for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Anne E. Kulinski, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S |
8:45 AM | Lymphedema Management for Head and Neck Cancer Patients |
9:10 AM | Palliative Care Considerations in Head and Neck Patients |
9:35 AM | Question and Answer Discussion |
9:45 AM | Break, Exhibits, Poster Review |
10:00 AM | Acute Radiation Treatment Toxicites |
10:25 AM | Long-Term Head and Neck Radiation Side-Effects |
10:50 AM | Symptom Management for Head and Neck Patients in an Immediate Care Clinic |
11:15 AM | Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Dental Oncology: Learning to Effectively Integrate Oral Healthcare in Head and Neck Cancer Care |
11:40 AM | Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Toxicity and Management |
12:05 PM | Question and Answer Discussion |
12:15 PM | Adjourn |
12:15 PM | Optional Non-CME Product Theatre Lunch |
Medical Oncology Pathway | |
Day 2 | Friday, March 28, 2025 |
7:00 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:20 AM | Welcome and Introductions |
7:30 AM | Refresher on Anatomy/Surgery |
7:45 AM | Refresher on Radiology Oncology |
8:00 AM | Refresher on Head and Neck Radiology Tanya J. Rath, M.D. |
8:15 AM | Refresher on Pathology James S. Lewis, M.D. |
8:30 AM | Question and Answer Session Moderator: Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. |
8:45 AM | Cisplatin Shortage Yujie Zhao, M.D., Ph.D. |
9:00 AM | Systemic Therapy for R/M Disease Patrick W. McGarrah, M.D. |
9:20 AM | Question and Answer Session Moderator: Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. |
9:35 AM | Break, Exhibits, Poster Review |
9:50 AM | Role of Biomarkers in HNSCC/HPV PCR |
10:10 AM | Question and Answer Session Moderator: Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. |
10:25 AM | New Agents on Horizon (Vaccines, Biologics, and Antibodies) Assuntina G. Sacco, M.D. |
10:45 AM | Question and Answer Session Moderator: Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. |
11:00 AM | Systemic Therapy in NPC Harry E. Fuentes Bayne, M.D., M.S. |
11:20 AM | Question and Answer Session Moderator: Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. |
11:35 AM | HPV Therapeutic Vaccines Katharine A. Price, M.D. |
11:55 AM | Question and Answer Session Moderator: Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. |
12:15 PM | Adjourn |
12:15 PM | Optional Non-CME Product Theatre Lunch |
Radiation Oncology Pathway | |
Day 2 | Friday, March 28, 2025 |
7:00 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:20 AM | Welcome and Introductions |
7:30 AM | Oral Cavity Cancer Shauna Campbell, D.O. and Adam L. Holtzman, M.D. |
8:00 AM | Group Discussion |
8:30 AM | Nasopharynx Dave Fuller, M.D. and Daniel J. Ma, M.D. |
9:00 AM | Group Discussion |
9:30 AM | Break, Exhibits, Poster Review |
9:45 AM | Oropharynx (Volumes/Dose) |
10:15 AM | Group Discussion |
10:45 AM | Social Determinants & Overview of New Dose Schedules |
11:15 AM | Group Discussion |
12:00 PM | Closing Summary |
12:15 PM | Adjourn |
12:15 PM | Optional Non-CME Product Theatre Lunch |
Surgical Oncology Pathway | |
Day 2 | Friday, March 28, 2025 |
7:00 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:20 AM | Welcome and Introductions |
7:30 AM | Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Cutaneous SCC |
7:50 AM | Contemporary Surgical Management of Cutaneous Malignancy Phillip Pirgousis, M.D. |
8:10 AM | Salivary Malignancy: Controversies and Updates |
8:30 AM | Panel: Salivary and Skin Cancer – Cases & Conundrums Moderator: Jeffrey R. Janus, M.D. Panelists: Richard E. Hayden, M.D., Payam Entezami, M.D., M.S., and Linda X. Yin, M.D. |
9:30 AM | Break, Exhibits, Poster Review |
9:45 AM | Oropharyngeal Cancer & Transoral Robotic Surgery |
10:05 AM | Management of Complications in Oral Cavity Cancer Daniel L. Price, M.D. |
10:25 AM | Virtual Surgical Planning and Functional Reconstruction |
10:45 AM | Difficult Scenarios: Soft Tissue Reconstruction Linda X. Yin, M.D. |
11:05 AM | Difficult Scenarios: Bony Reconstruction Samip Patel, M.D. |
11:25 PM | Panel: Oral Cavity and Oropharynx – Cases & Conundrums Moderator: Katie M. Van Abel, M.D. Panelists: Neil D. Gross, M.D., F.A.C.S., Michael L. Hinni, M.D., Daniel L. Price, M.D. |
12:15 PM | Adjourn |
12:15 PM | Optional Non-CME Product Theatre Lunch |
Day 3 | Saturday, March 29, 2025 | |
7:00 AM | Breakfast and Exhibits | |
8:00 AM | Announcements | |
Multidisciplinary Management of Acute Toxicity Concerns of H&N Cancer Patient | ||
8:15 AM | SLP Optimization of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient Jessica W. Gregor, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S | |
8:35 AM | ICC Clinic Carol P. Bryant, APRN, D.N.P., ACNP-BC | |
8:55 AM | Optimizing the Team Approach to Symptom Management Samir Patel, M.D. | |
9:15 AM | Panel Discussion | |
Long-Term Toxicity of Head and Neck RT | ||
9:35 AM | Optimization of Dentition in Head and Neck Cancer Patient | |
9:50 AM | PMNR Considerations in the Head and Neck Cancer Patient | |
10:05 AM | Palliative Care | |
10:20 AM | Managing the Emotional Toll of Survivorship | |
10:35 AM | Panel Discussion | |
10:55 AM | Break, Exhibits, Poster Review | |
Community Engagement: Reducing the Population-based Impact of HPV-mediated Cancers through Vaccination | ||
11:15 AM | HPV Vaccination: Necessity of Improving Population-Based Vaccination Rates | |
11:40 AM | HPV Vaccination: Maximizing the Impact of Collaborative Efforts Katharine A. Price, M.D. | |
12:05 PM | Implementation of HPV Vaccination Drive Carolyn Compton, M.D., Ph.D. | |
12:30 PM | Panel Discussion | |
1:00 PM | Adjourn | |
Reservations: 800-832-2025
A block of rooms at a special group rate of $329 (USD), plus applicable local and state taxes, per night, is available for course participants and guests. A limited number of rooms are available three days prior to and three days after course dates.
For Mayo Clinic Head and Neck, the discounted resort fee is $16.00 (regularly $32) per room, per day, plus tax and includes the following services and amenities:
Wireless guestroom internet, wireless internet access in public areas, in-room coffee, local phone calls, 800 access calls, self and valet parking, tennis court and tennis equipment rental, 24-hour access to both the fitness center and pools, and fitness classes.
Make your reservation online before the room block fills. Room block is only available until February 25, 2025.
Notification of change/cancellation must be made 48 hours prior to arrival date. If notification is not received within the policy, all room nights within the 48 hours will be charged room and tax. Any guestrooms that no-show on the day of arrival, the hotel will charge two (2) night’s room and tax to the credit card on file for the individual reservation.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Course Directors
Michael L. Hinni, M.D.
Lisa A. McGee, M.D.
Daniel J. Ma, M.D.
Katharine A. Price, M.D.
Pathway Directors
Carol P. Bryant, APRN, D.N.P., ACNP-BC
Brent A. Chang, M.D.
Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Casey A. Fazer-Posorske, P.A.-C
Katie M. Van Abel, M.D.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 13.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 13.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit |
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| Thursday | 4.25 |
| Friday | 4.50 |
| Saturday | 4.25 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 13.00 AAPA Category 1
- 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.00 ANCC
- 13.00 Attendance
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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