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Statement from the American Head and Neck Society in Support of Continued HPV Vaccination

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The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) strongly supports the continued and widespread use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as a vital public health measure to prevent HPV-associated cancers, including oropharyngeal cancers—the most rapidly rising HPV-related malignancy in the United States. Scientific evidence has consistently demonstrated that HPV vaccination is safe, effective, and significantly …

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KN689 Infographic

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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 #AHNS #AHNS #neoadjuvant #immunotherapy #HNSCC

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World No Tobacco Day

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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 …

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

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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 …

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