Clinical Trial Update in HPV-Associated Oropharynx Cancer (SPOC)

Originally presented October 23, 2019 as part of the UNC Cancer Network Medical and Surgical Oncology Lecture Series. Course expired November 12, 2020.

This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.

Presenter

Bhisham Chera, MD

Bhisham Chera, MD
Associate Professor
Associate Chair, Clinical Operations and Improvement
Director, Patient Safety and Quality
Department of Radiation Oncology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Clinical Trial Update in HPV-Associated Oropharynx Cancer

The Head and Neck Oncology program is actively pursuing a number of clinical trials at UNC. Dr. Bhisham S. Chera will provide an update on some of these trials.

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss de-intensified treatment for patients with HPV-Associated Oropharynx Cancer
  • Define the utility of circulating HPV DNA
  • Describe newer de-intensification treatment strategies

Accreditation

This is a Non-Credit course and does NOT offer continuing education credits.

Disclaimer

Please note: This course was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. Questions about personal health should always be referred to a physician or other health care professional.