Head and Neck Cancer Support Where courage is born, and hope grows strong
This web site is dedicated to head and neck cancer support. Helping those afflicted with Head and Neck Cancer, and providing patient-to-patient support.
We who came before will do our best to assist those who follow after. If you have learned or experienced something that may help others, please email it to us at or post it directly to our Facebook page.
We hold events each year to Raise Awareness of Head and Neck Cancer among the general population and among medical professionals. Read more about HNC Support Programs
From Our Blog
Thyroid Disease in HNC
Featured Guest Writer: Dr. Daniel KwonUSC Head and Neck Center The thyroid gland, located in the lower neck, produces thyroid hormone which is critical to the regulation of normal bodily function. It has vital roles in all sorts of things like brain function, metabolism, temperature, and wound healing. Abnormal thyroid function is very common in head […]
January is Thyroid Awareness Month
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Join us for a special presentation at our HNC Support Monthly meeting from Dr. Kwon discussing thyroid updates. Daniel Kwon, MD Associate Professor Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery Dept of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Register Here Thyroid Awareness Month (January) is crucial […]
USC Head and Neck Center 5-year Anniversary Celebration
Join the USC Head and Neck Center 5-year Anniversary Celebration. Date to be announced.
Next HNC support group:
January 3rd at 10am (PT)
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Join us for a special presentation from Dr. Kwon discussing thyroid updates.
Daniel Kwon, MD
Next Caregivers support group:
January 10th
Featured guest writers share valuable information on the topic of Head & Neck Cancer.
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ACL.gov – The Caregivers page
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National Cancer institute – Caring for the Caregiver
When Someone You Love is Being Treated for Cancer – A downloadable guide
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Stories of Survival Patient and Survivor Stories and Inspirational Words
Read stories of survival
- From Surgery to Walking his Daughter Down The Aisle
- Stones Along the Road
- Beginning Recovery Inspired Mark Phair to Complete the Ironman
- Joe Lapides’ Story
- Larry Gallagher’s Survivor’s Story
- Willie Tusan, Jr’s Journey
- The Gary Uline Story
- The Dave Hixson Story
- The Althea Tymony Story
- Alicia Currin’s Story
- Gary’s Story, told by Paula, his wife
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