
7. Head and Neck Cancers
- Background
- Epidemiology and Risk Factors
- Anatomy of Head and Neck Region
- Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Radiation Toxicities
- Follow-Up and Surveillance
- Thyroid Cancer
- Identify the main anatomy structures of the head and neck.
- Identify classic presenting symptoms of head and neck cancer.
- Summarize the potential acute and late effects from treatment.

Bridgett Harr, DNP, APRN-CNP, AOCNP (Moderator)
Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center
Dr. Harr has been an oncology nurse for 17 years, 12 of which she has worked as a nurse practitioner in radiation oncology, specializing in head and neck cancers. Her clinical practice is located at the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center. In addition to clinical duties, she is the Director of the APP Fellowship Program for the Cancer Institute.
Bridgett Harr has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Disease Overview: Head and Neck Cancers
Select the "View Video" button to begin. | 10 minutes
Select the "View Video" button to begin. | 10 minutes
Epidemiology & Risk Factors - Knowledge Check
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 0/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 0/1 points to pass
Knowledge Check grades DO NOT COUNT towards earning your CE certificate. You will be informed that you passed this quiz once it has been completed.
Clinical Presentation & Diagnosis
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Select the "View Video" button to begin. | 11 minutes
Clinical Presentation & Diagnosis - Knowledge Check
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 0/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 0/1 points to pass
Knowledge Check grades DO NOT COUNT towards earning your CE certificate. You will be informed that you passed this quiz once it has been completed.
Treatment
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Select the "View Video" button to begin. | 12 minutes
Treatment - Knowledge Check
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 0/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 0/1 points to pass
Knowledge Check grades DO NOT COUNT towards earning your CE certificate. You will be informed that you passed this quiz once it has been completed.
Follow-Up & Surveillance
Select the "View Video" button to begin. | 4 minutes
Select the "View Video" button to begin. | 4 minutes
Follow-Up & Surveillance - Knowledge Check
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 0/1 points to pass
1 Question | Unlimited attempts | 0/1 points to pass
Knowledge Check grades DO NOT COUNT towards earning your CE certificate. You will be informed that you passed this quiz once it has been completed.
Thyroid Cancer
Select the "View Video" button to begin. | 13 minutes
Select the "View Video" button to begin. | 13 minutes
Head and Neck Cancers - Post Test
4 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 3/4 points to pass
4 Questions | Unlimited attempts | 3/4 points to pass
This post test counts towards your CE Certificate. You must answer at least 3 of 4 questions correctly to earn credit for this module. You have unlimited attempts to pass the Post Test.