ANZHNCS Webinar | Fluid Fix: Tackling Head and Neck Lymphoedema | 9th April 2025

9th April 2025, 7pm to 8pm (AEST) FREE

Head and neck lymphoedema (HNL) is a common sequalae following head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment due to nodal dissection and the effect of chemo-radiation. Up to 90% of HNC patients may be affected by some form of HNL – either externally on the soft tissue of the face and neck region, or internally within the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx or a combination of both. HNL is associated a significant range of physical, function and psychological impacts. It is important to recognise the presence of HNL in our patient cohort for early intervention.

The aim of this educational webinar is to highlight the current understanding of the lymphatic drainage pathways, both superficial and deep, in the head and neck region and how this may be impacted by the cancer treatment. We will explore the signs and symptoms and diagnostic criteria for HNL, and the modern approach to the management of HNL.

Chair:
Dr Sally Ng  (MBBS Hons. FRACS)
Plastic Surgeon, Austin Health
Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Melbourne

Moderator:
Dr Eric Khoo (MBChB, FRANZCR)
Radiation Oncologist, ICON Gold Coast University Hospital and Gold Coast Private Hospital

Panelists:

A/Prof Hiroo Suami (MD PhD) 
Associate Professor and Research Lead, ALERT center (Macquarie University)

Dr Amanda Pigott (BOccThy, PhD)
Clinical Specialist, Occupational Therapy, Princess Alexander Hospital
Research Fellow; University of Queensland

Dr Tian Gan (MBBS)
Radiology Registrar, Austin Health

Dr Ying Sheng Lin (MD MPH)
Plastic Surgeon, National Taiwan University Hospital
Clinical fellow, Boston Lymphatic Center (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard)

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Haddenham Healthcare

*Webinar will be made available to be viewed by members on the ANZHNCS YouTube channel

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Head, Nutrition & Speech Pathology Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Honorary Fellow, Deakin University

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