American Head & Neck Society

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American Head & Neck Society | AHNS


The mission of the AHNS is to advance Education, Research, and Quality of Care for the head and neck oncology patient.

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Patient Education from the AHNS

Welcome to the Head and Neck Cancer Community Patient Education section!

This section will provide public information of interest to patients who have tumors of the mouth, throat, and neck. This section will also be helpful to their family members. You can turn to this section for articles that cover a variety of issues, including cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.

If you would like to search or browse a list of AHNS Members, we have that available via the preceeding link.

SELECT A TOPIC

  • Do I have a tumor of the oropharynx?
  • Oral Cavity Cancer
  • Sinonasal Malignancy / Skull Base Surgery
  • AHNS Human Papillomavirus and Head and Neck Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer Treatment Summary (PDF Form
  • Position Statement: Response to USPSTF recommendation forscreening of oral and oropharyngeal cancer
  • Position Statement on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination for Prevention of HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer
  • Position Statement on Marijuana Use and HPV and Related Oropharyngeal Cancers
  • Position Statement on E-Cigarette Use

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News and Announcements

  • AHNS Journal Club Volume 48 – Cutaneous Section Journal Club Issue is Available! May 26, 2023
  • AHNS 2023 – Register Now for a Course Series & Book Hotel Before June 6! May 25, 2023
  • AHNS Virtual Education Series: Recon ‘Round the World: INDIA “Management of Complex Oral Cavity Reconstruction May 24, 2023
  • AHNS Virtual Education Series: Presented by the AHNS Mucosal Malignancy Section “HPV Liquid Biopsies: Ethical and Practical Considerations” May 22, 2023
  • Today at 7 PM EST – AHNS Virtual Education Series: “Exploring Controversies in Management of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma of the Head and Neck” May 17, 2023

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AHNS, 11300 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064
ph: (310) 437-0559 / fx: (310) 437-0585
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