July 22-25, 2021 • Hyatt Regency Chicago • Chicago, Illinois
Dear Colleagues,
The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) is pleased to invite you to the AHNS 10th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer, which will be held July 22-25, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The theme is Survivorship through Quality & Innovation and the scientific program has been thoughtfully designed to bring together all disciplines related to the treatment of head and neck cancer. Our assembled group of renowned head and neck surgeons, radiologists and oncologists have identified key areas of interest and major topics for us to explore.
You will have a chance to participate in panels, onsite courses and hands on labs. We are certain you will find many topics of interest and hope you will submit an abstract for presentation and discussion.
To complement the conference theme, we plan to offer two additional courses this year. The AHNS Advance Practice Provider Symposium, to be held on Saturday, July 24th and the Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Symposium, tentatively to be held on Sunday, July 25th.
The inaugural APP Symposium is the society’s tribute to the fundamental role APPs have within the multidisciplinary care team and the contributions of allied health personnel in general to the betterment of head and neck cancer care. This year’s meeting focuses on survivorship through quality and innovation and the APP program will aim to address this theme. Come join us in Chicago, meet colleagues, expand your knowledge, identify opportunities for professional advancement and collaboration.
The Survivorship Symposium will bring together survivors and caregivers for a day of education and connections. Topics may include life after treatment, nutrition during & after treatment, swallowing issues, dental care, mental health, exercise, human papillomavirus-related head and neck cancer, caregiver concern.
Of special note is our exceptional line-up of keynote speakers:
- John Conley Lecture: Rebekah E. Gee, MD, MPH
- Past CMO American Cancer Society: Otis Brawley, MD
- Hayes Martin Lecture: James Netterville, MD
- Christopher O’Brien Lecture: Suzanne Topalian, MD
Rounding out the conference is the social program that includes a reception with exhibitors and an offsite event at the Adler Planetarium.
The AHNS International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer has been the world’s pre-eminent meeting for head and neck cancer since its inception in 1984. Please join us along with nearly 2,000 surgeons, oncologists, scientists and allied health professionals from around the globe at our meeting in 2021.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Robert Ferris, MD, PhD, AHNS 2021 Conference Chair
Eben Rosenthal, MD, AHNS 2021 Program Chair
Cherie-Ann Nathan, MD, FACS, AHNS President