Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
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.
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.
Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Symposium 2025 |
Scottsdale, Arizona |
March 27 – 29, 2025 |
Mountain Standard Time |
Day 1 | Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
7:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits |
8:00 AM | Welcome and Introductions |
Head and Neck Imaging Pearls Moderator: Lisa A. McGee, M.D. | |
8:15 AM | To be announced Alex A. Nagelschneider, M.D. |
8:35 AM | PET MRI Tanya J. Rath, M.D. |
8:55 AM | Adaptive Radiotherapy Dave Fuller, M.D. |
9:15 AM | Panel Discussion |
Immunotherapy Moderator: Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. | |
9:35 AM | Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Before Surgery: Reimaging, Timing, and Practical Considerations Neil D. Gross, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
9:55 AM | Immunotherapy in Transplant Patients-Practical Implications Glenn Hanna, M.D. |
10:15 AM | Immunotherapy in Definitive Setting Assuntina G. Sacco, M.D. |
10:35 AM | Panel Discussion |
10:55 AM | Break |
Serum Tumor Markers and Pathology Moderator: Daniel J. Ma, M.D. | |
11:15 AM | Extranodal Extension James S. Lewis, M.D. |
11:35 AM | Circulating HPV Tumor Markers David M. Routman, M.D. |
11:55 AM | Practical Considerations of Margin Analysis in Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Jeremy D. Richmon, M.D. |
12:15 PM | Margin Considerations for Radiation Therapy Shauna Campbell, M.D. |
12:35 PM | Panel Discussion |
12:55 PM | Adjourn |
5:00 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 Carrlene B. Donald, P.A.-C., M.S. |
7:50 AM | Flexible Laryngoscopy 101: Tips/Tricks and Anatomy Review Michelle T. Ziebarth, APRN, C.N.P. |
8:10 AM | Optimizing Swallowing post-treatment for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Catherine A. Shonley, M.A., CCC-SLP |
8:30 AM | Lymphedema Management for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Jenny Bradt, P.T., D.P.T., OncCS |
8:50 AM | Palliative Care Considerations in Head and Neck Patients Hannah N. Farfour, APRN, D.N.P., AGNP-C |
9:10 AM | Question and Answer Discussion |
9:30 AM | Break |
9:45 AM | Acute Radiation Treatment Toxicites Katey M. Wert, P.A.-C. |
10:05 AM | Long-Term Head and Neck Radiation Side-Effects Rachael M. Guenzel, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. |
10:25 AM | Symptom Management for Head and Neck Patients in an Immediate Care Clinic Carol P. Bryant, APRN, D.N.P., ACNP-BC |
10:45 AM | Dental Care for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Sarah K. Lee, D.D.S. |
11:05 AM | To be announced |
11:25 AM | Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: Toxicity and Management Casey Fazer-Posorske, P.A.-C. |
11:45 AM | Question and Answer Discussion |
12:15 PM | Adjourn |
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 Katie M. Van Abel, M.D. |
7:45 AM | Refresher on Radiology Oncology Lisa A. McGee, M.D. |
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 |
9:35 AM | Break |
9:50 AM | Role of Biomarkers in HNSCC/HPV PCR Glenn J. Hanna, M.D. |
10:10 AM | Question and Answer Session |
10:25 AM | New Agents on Horizon (Vaccines, Biologics, and Antibodies) Assuntina G. Sacco, M.D. |
10:45 AM | Question and Answer Session |
11:00 AM | Induction in NPC Harry E. Fuentes Bayne, M.D., M.S. |
11:20 AM | Question and Answer Session |
11:35 AM | HPV Therapeutic Vaccines Katharine A. Price, M.D. |
11:55 AM | Question and Answer Session |
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 |
9:45 AM | Oropharynx (Volumes/Dose) Samir H. Patel, M.D. and David M. Routman, M.D. |
10:15 AM | Group Discussion |
10:45 AM | Social Determinants & Overview of New Dose Schedules Yolanda I. Garces, M.D. and Lisa A. McGee, M.D. |
11:15 AM | Group Discussion |
12:00 PM | Closing Summary |
12:15 PM | Adjourn |
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 Neil D. Gross, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
7:50 AM | Contemporary Surgical Management of Cutaneous Malignancy Phillip Pirgousis, M.D. |
8:10 AM | Salivary Malignancy: Controversies and Updates Kendall K. Tasche, M.D. |
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. |
9:35 AM | Break |
9:45 AM | Oropharyngeal Cancer & Transoral Robotic Surgery Jeremy D. Richmon, M.D. |
10:05 AM | Management of Complications in Oral Cavity Cancer Daniel L. Price, M.D. |
10:25 AM | Virtual Surgical Planning and Dental Rehabilitation Kyle S. Ettinger, M.D., D.D.S. |
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., Jeremy D. Richmon, M.D. |
12:15 PM | Adjourn |
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 Moderator: Ashish V. Chintakuntlawar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D. | |
8:15 AM | SLP Optimization of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient Jessica W. Gregor, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S |
8:30 AM | To Be Announced |
8:45 AM | ICC Clinic Carol P. Bryant, APRN, D.N.P., ACNP-BC |
9:00 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 Moderator: Lisa A. McGee, M.D. | |
9:35 AM | Optimization of Dentition in Head and Neck Cancer Patient Sarah K. Lee, D.D.S. |
9:50 AM | PMNR Considerations in the Head and Neck Cancer Patient Nandita Keole, M.D. |
10:05 AM | Palliative Care Hannah N. Farfour, APRN, D.N.P., AGNP-C |
10:20 AM | Managing the Emotional Toll of Survivorship Katie A. Lespron, M.S.W., L.M.S.W. |
10:35 AM | Panel Discussion |
Community Engagement: Reducing the Population-based Impact of HPV-mediated Cancers through Vaccination Moderator: Daniel J. Ma, M.D. |
11:15 AM | HPV Vaccination: Population Benefit and Current Trends Katharine A. Price, M.D. |
11:35 AM | HPV Vaccination: Necessity of Improving Population-Based Vaccination Rates Adam L. Holtzman, M.D. |
11:55 AM | HPV Vaccination: Maximizing the Impact of Collaborative Efforts Lisa A. McGee, M.D. |
12:15 PM | Implementation of HPV Vaccination Drive Carolyn Compton, M.D., Ph.D. |
12:35 PM | Panel Discussion |
12:55 PM | Adjourn |
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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 |
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Available Credit
- 13.00 AAPA Category 1
- 13.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 13.00 ANCC
- 13.00 Attendance
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