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Perspectives on HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer: Personal Experience & Clinical Expertise

Tuesday, April 19, 12p-1p CST

About the Webinar: 

Each year 45,000 men and women are diagnosed with cancer caused by HPV. While cervical cancer is the most well-known cancer that is caused by HPV, there are five other types of cancers that can develop from HPV. Oropharyngeal cancer has surpassed cervical cancer as the most common cancer caused by HPV, accounting for nearly 19,000 cases in the United States.

Join us to learn about oropharyngeal cancer through the eyes of a survivor, as he shares the story of his illness and recovery. This will be followed by a medical expert who will share the burden of oropharyngeal cancer, current trends in the epidemiology of oropharyngeal cancer, and the importance of vaccination to prevent HPV infections. We will also address common questions related to HPV and oropharyngeal cancer.

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About the Speakers

Scott Wieskamp was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He has been married to his wife Kathi for 33 years and has two married sons, Nicholas and Christopher. He has been employed for 14 years in the architectural profession and currently works at Lincoln Public Schools as Director of Operations. Scott received his head and neck cancer diagnosis in May 2017, when he was 58 years old. He started treatments in early June, beginning 39 doses of radiation Monday through Friday and three doses of chemotherapy every three weeks. Since his diagnosis, Wieskamp has become a vocal advocate for the HPV vaccination. He made sure both his sons received it, and he speaks openly about the need for parents to understand what it is and what it will and will not do. 

Aru Panwar, MD, FACS - Dr. Panwar attended medical school at the University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, and completed his residency at Creighton University Medical Center followed by a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology at University of Nebraska Medical Center. As part of the Head & Neck Surgical Oncology team at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center, Dr. Panwar’s practice is focused on comprehensive care for patients with oropharyngeal malignancies and thyroid and parathyroid neoplasms. His research focuses on development of clinical pathways to enhance efficiency of care, application of multimodal analgesia to reduce perioperative use of opioids, and survivorship experiences ofpatients affected by head and neck cancers. He serves as an editor for the journal Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery and serves on several committees for the American Head and Neck Society and the American Academy ofOtolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery.

1.0 Continuing Education Contact Hours awarded by Iowa Western Community College, Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #6