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
Festival of Life
36th Annual Celebration Join us as we celebrate the Norris Cancer Hospital community, honoring loved ones past and present. Saturday, June 6, 2026 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus – Pappas Quad RSVP by Friday, May 8 Complimentary parking will be available at: Biggy Structure (P8), 1334 Biggy Street […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Tang will be speaking on Skin Cancer Awareness at the upcoming HNC Support Meeting on May 2nd at 10am PT. Skin cancers are the most common types of cancer. UV radiation from sunlight and tanning beds increases the risk of skin cancers.
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and the goal of this initiative is to encourage adults who are at high risk for oral, head and neck cancer to take advantage of the nationwide free screenings and the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking timely medical intervention.
Next HNC support group:
May 2nd at 10am (PT)
Next Caregivers support group:
June 13th at 10am (PT)
Featured guest writers share valuable information on the topic of Head & Neck Cancer.
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Please find these helpful resources:
Register for our support groups.
ACL.gov – The Caregivers page
Caregiver Action network
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
Would you like to share your story? Please send it to us.
Are you a caregiver? We’re here to help.
We know it can be difficult at times. If you are looking for someone that can offer you some insight complete this form to send an email to one of our experienced caregivers.
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