20th Anniversary

SPOHNC’s 20th Anniversary Conference & Celebration of Life was an inspiring, educational and amazing way to spend the weekend. For those of you who attended, we’ve loved hearing your comments, reading your e-mails, and receiving all the wonderful photos you’ve sent. So many of our SPOHNC friends from across the country came together and it was exciting to see our Chapter Support group members meeting other group members, NSVN volunteers meeting their matches face to face for the first time and listening to the information given to attendees about the latest treatments and pertinent information about oral, head and neck cancer.

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Outreach & News

SPOHNC's National Chapters

In 1991, when SPOHNC was founded, there were very few support groups specifically for oral and head and neck cancer patients. Today, SPOHNC is pleased to have more than 100 chapters throughout the United States.

The National Survivor Volunteer Network (NSVN)

boasts a volunteer base of more than 145 survivor volunteers who are matched and help to provide information, hope and encouragement to others who may be having challenges during their cancer journeys. more...

SPOHNC’s National Newsletter

News From SPOHNC features articles of interest to oral and head and neck cancer patients, their families and friends and health care professionals. State of the art information and survivor stories are included in this twelve page publication.

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OUR STORIES

Meet some of our Volunteer Survivors, read their sharing stories and how SPOHNC helped them along the way. Check back often as additional survivor stories will be highlighted!

DENNIS' STORY “What is so important in all of the recovery from surgery and radiation is patience.” READ MORE

HELENE'S STORY “Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the unknown, but today is the present.” I have learned to enjoy each and every one of the presents I get and be thankful for them! READ MORE

Taste Events

SPOHNC has designated April as Awareness Month for Oral, Head & Neck Cancer across the United States. Many SPOHNC Chapters are planning their Taste/Awareness Events for 2012. This year’s list already includes the Chicago, IL Chapters (Chicago, Evanston / Highland Park & Maywood), Kansas City, KS, Danvers, MA, Long Branch, NJ, the Long Island, NY Chapters (North Shore LIJ Health Systems – New Hyde Park, Syosset & Stony Brook University Hospital), Rochester, NY, Cleveland, OH, York, PA & Nashville, TN.

Hosting an event promotes awareness of Oral, Head & Neck Cancer, and fosters camaraderie and the chance to share a meal with family and friends. To find out how to host an event with your chapter, contact SPOHNC today!

	In The Spotlight Read About Our Nationwide Awareness Events SPOHNC's Heros: "People Making a Difference" Click here to view SKATE4SPOHNC Rick Agee and His Fellow Texans Help Raise Awareness and Support for SPOHNC

Resources

Meeeting the Challenges of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer: A Guide for Survivors and Caregivers
second edition

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Eat Well – Stay Nourished, A Resource and Recipe Guide for Coping with Eating Challenges

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This is a hard cover book of recipes and information about eating challenges and nutrition, cancer journeys of survivors and suggestions and “Tips From the Pros.”

 

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