Jointly sponsored by The University of Toronto, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Focus

This two-day course will focus on current advances in the management of head and neck tumors. The format will include lectures, panel discussions, and operative techniques. Ample time will be allotted for audience participation through question-and-answer sessions.

Educational Objectives

After attending the conference, participants will be able to

• compare and contrast the various treatment options available to patients with cancer of the head and neck;
• utilize the multidisciplinary approach to management of tumors of the larynx, oral cavity, oropharynx, nasopharynx, salivary glands, paranasal sinuses, and skull base;
• implement recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Target Audience

The course will be of value to otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, oral-maxillofacial surgeons, speech language pathologists, and physician assistants.