AHNS News and Announcements Archives - American Head & Neck Society

Published on June 9, 2025 by AHNS Office

KN689 Infographic

An infographic presented by the AHNS Basic and Translational Science Service. The promise and uncertainties of applying the new neoadjuvant anti-PD1 standard created by KEYNOTE-689

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Published on June 4, 2025 by AHNS Office

Immunotherapy in Mucosal HNSCC: Key Takeaways from the AHNS Webinar

Lily Huang, UPenn Med student mentored by Ryan Carey, summarizes an AHNS BST webinar (Watch Now)

Understanding the complex Immune cell dynamics within the tumor and draining lymph nodes is critical for improving immunotherapy response in mucosal head and neck cancer

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Published on May 31, 2025 by AHNS Office

Tobacco is the leading cause of head and neck cancers — but you can lower your risk. This World No Tobacco Day, we’re raising awareness about how tobacco use increases the risk of cancers in the mouth, throat, and voice box. What can you do? Quitting tobacco today can lower your risk and make a difference — for your health and for those around you. Your health. Your choice. Your voice.

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Published on May 8, 2025 by AHNS Office

AHNS YMCP Episode 11 – Melina Windon, MD, Janice Farlow, MD, Eric Gantwerker, MD

NEW – The AHNS Podcast has just released episode #11- “Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Education”. Featuring Drs. Melina Windon, Janice Farlow, and Eric Gantwerker discussing current and anticipated advances in surgical education using artificial intelligence. Dr. Gantwerker shares insight on augmented surgery, extended reality and simulation, surgical skill assessment, and generative AI-assisted in-service and board preparation. Listen for ways you can engage with AI as a trainee and faculty member to improve your skills and knowledge, and build tools for future use.