Lurie Cancer Center Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Symposium

Friday, December 2, 2022, 7:45 AM - Saturday, December 3, 2022, 3:15 PM, Prentice Women's Hospital


The Lurie Cancer Center Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Symposium is a two day interactive program on the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients. The symposium brings together medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals to discuss and debate the latest advances in multidisciplinary therapies, clinical research and supportive care methodology. The agenda features internationally-recognized experts who will engage attendees in dialogue to improve multi-specialty collaboration in the treatment and care of head and neck cancer patients.

1. Apply a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of head and neck cancer
2. Assess state-of-the art therapeutic options for the treatment of head and neck cancer including: i. Minimally invasive surgical treatment including robotic surgery and sentinel lymph node mapping ii. Benefits and limitations of proton therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer iii. Incorporation of immunotherapy for treatment of advanced head and neck cancer IV. Virtual surgical planning for reconstruction of surgical defects
3. Discuss future directions to the treatment of head and neck cancer based on the latest basic science and clinical developments including: i. De-escalation of therapy in the management of oropharyngeal cancer ii. Application of circulating tumor DNA as a biomarker for HPV associated oropharynx cancer iii. Molecular assessment of surgical margins IV. Risk-stratification of head and neck cancer v. Advances in treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer
4. Apply current treatment guidelines to patients with head and neck cancer

Advance registration is now closed, but registration will be available on-site during the symposium.

Registration Fees

Physicians $325
Dentists $325
Nurses, Speech Pathologists $175
Residents, Fellows $175
Industry Representatives $550

The registration fee includes conference tuition, CME credits, materials, two breakfasts, two lunches, and refreshments during breaks.

Cancellations and Refunds

Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Your registration fee minus a $50 administrative fee will be refunded if cancellation is received by October 14, 2022. No refunds will be issued after this date. However, participants can transfer their registration to a colleague.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions. Event details can be found at https://cancer.northwestern.edu/headneck .

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (13.75 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine - adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.