Integrative Approaches for Healthy Survivorship in Head and Neck Cancer (AMW)
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Survivorship in head and neck cancer patients requires a multi-disciplinary approach to address the sequelae of the intense treatment regimens of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Although the cancer has been eradicated, patients must deal with the treatment’s significant impact on their physical and emotional health. It is important for physicians to recognize the importance of maintaining well-being and quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors. In this expert panel, we will discuss integrative approaches to optimize both oncologic outcomes and quality of life for head and neck cancer survivors. Integrative treatments, including herbal therapies, dietary supplements, nutritional strategies, exercise, acupuncture, and mind-body techniques will be discussed. The rationale for incorporating integrative approaches for cancer survivors will be presented, with an emphasis on understanding the evidence for their potential harm and benefits.
Credits
CME:1.0, MOC:1.0