Penn State Health hosts a special program “Let’s Get Ahead: Curing Head and Neck Cancer Together”

New technology, innovations, and research are changing the future of head and neck cancer treatment. Hear the inspiring story of a mouth cancer survivor who is back to enjoying life with her family after treatment at Penn State Health. Learn how screenings and early detection can save your life and find out how you can register for an upcoming screening. 0:00 – Introduction 1:12 - Hear patient Wendy Jackson’s inspiring story of surviving mouth cancer, and meet the team who treated and supported her throughout her surgery and recovery. 4:55 - Dr. David Goldenberg explains how the head and neck cancer team at Penn State Health works together to deliver the best treatment options, and reviews the signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer and when to seek care. 10:43 - Nurse practitioner Hannah Mentzer discusses resources available to patients newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer, including support services and groups at Penn State Health. 12:35 - Dr. Neerav Goyal highlights advanced technology used to diagnose and treat head and neck cancers, and shares what the future holds through research and education. 20:00 - Dr. Emily Funk discusses the importance of head and neck cancer screenings and the “Let’s Get Ahead” campaign, which supports research, technology, and additional patient resources. Learn more about Penn State Health Head and Neck Cancer here: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/servi... Wednesday, April 8th Head & Neck Cancer abc27 Evening Show