4 February 2024 World Head and Neck Cancer Day

As the Head and Neck Cancer community observes World Cancer Day in 2024 on 4 February, it is crucial to shine a spotlight on the 0.01% of Kiwis who will face the daunting diagnosis of head and neck cancer this year. Head and neck cancer is a relatively rare but life-altering condition that demands our attention, understanding, and support.

January 22, 2024

7:00-8:00 pm ET

Parenting through a cancer journey impacts the whole family and can profoundly affect children.

Parenting Through A Head and Neck Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and into Survivorship webinar will provide guidance on how to have simple and open communication with children.

You will learn from a Child Life Specialist and three parents on how to maintain a sense of connection and provide opportunities for sharing and self-expression to help your child throughout this experience. Children are resilient and can learn to cope with challenging situations when provided with individualized support.

MODERATOR:

Beverly Garber, NP, CORLN, Nurse Practitioner III, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, UC Davis

FAMILY SYSTEMS AND COPING SPECIALIST:

Emily McDaniel, MA, CCLS Certified Child Life Specialist|Children of Adult Patients, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

ALLIANCE AMBASSADORS & SURVIVORS

Jessica Dagley - Proud mom and loving wife, Case Manager for the Medicaid Waiver through Unity of Indiana, Greenwood, Indiana, Survivor of Salivary Duct Carcinoma (also an Alliance Ambassador)

Michael Murphy - Husband and Father, Neuroscientist and Psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School,

HPV-Attributed Tonsil Cancer Survivor; Boston, MA (also an Alliance Ambassador)

Willie Pelote - Husband and proud father of twins, Survivor of HPV-Attributed Tonsil Cancer, Sacramento, CA

Please note - the link to the Zoom webinar will show in your registration confirmation. You will also be emailed the link prior to the webinar. If you don't see the link in your email, please check your SPAM folder. If you still don't see the email, the link will be posted on our website's home page a few hours before the webinar begins.

❤️ Wish #4? Recognising the importance of rare cancer treatments! No one should be denied treatment for a rare disease. Every life is equally valuable. Our website, HeadAndNeck.org.nz, stands with those fighting rare cancers. Let's affirm that every life matters, and everyone deserves access to necessary treatments. https://www.headandneck.org.nz/advocacy-projects

#Mylifematters #rdnz #headnecknz

⚖️ Wish #3? Eradicating postcode healthcare disparities! Every citizen deserves equal healthcare, including access to dental care, irrespective of who they are or where they live. Aotearoa New Zealand is for all, and equal care is a right. Let's advocate for equitable access to healthcare for everyone! Check out our work ​​https://www.headandneck.org.nz/advocacy-projects www.health.govt.nz/about-ministry/what-we-do/achieving-equity

#HeadNeckNZ

Prioritizing HPV Education and Vaccination:

💡 Wish #2? Making HPV education and vaccination a priority! HPV can cause head and neck cancer, affecting everyone, yet it often carries stigma as a sexually transmitted disease. Let's change that! Let's normalize conversations about HPV vaccination – it saves lives. Dive into our new website, HeadAndNeck.org.nz, for insights, support, and guidance. Join us in spreading awareness and protecting against these cancers! www.stief.org.nz/ #HeadNeckNZ

Wish 1: Retaining Smoke-Free Legislation:

🚭 Our wish? That the Smokefree legislation stays intact! Smoking can lead to cancers of the mouth, lips, and throat, impacting the ability to eat, drink, and speak post-treatment. It's time to take a stand against repealing smoke-free laws. Our new website, HeadAndNeck.org.nz, empowers you with resources to understand, prevent, and support those affected by these cancers. Let's continue advancing towards better health! @smokefreeNZ #HeadNeckNZ