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# THANC Foundation

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## Posts

- [2026 THANC Golf Tournament in Chicago](https://thancfoundation.org/2026-thanc-golf-tournament-in-chicago/) - This year, the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation and THANC will share in the proceeds from the golf tournament at TopGolf.
- [Jack Levy Memorial Golf Outing](https://thancfoundation.org/jack-levy-memorial-golf-outing-2026/) - We're very excited to announce our annual golf outing and fundraiser! Mark September 28, 2026 on your calendar.
- [Medullary Thyroid Cancer: The Spectrum of Treatment Options](https://thancfoundation.org/medullary-thyroid-cancer-the-spectrum-of-treatment-options/) - Join this webinar to learn how surgery, surveillance, targeted therapies and clinical trials can shape medullary thyroid cancer care. Register Today!
- [Team THANC Runs the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon](https://thancfoundation.org/run-the-2026-nyc-marathon-with-thanc/) - Join Team THANC as an official runner in the NYC Marathon and help fund education, support and research for the thyroid, head and neck cancer community.
- [Demystifying Clinical Trials: What Patients Need to Know](https://thancfoundation.org/demystifying-clinical-trials-what-patients-need-to-know/) - Tune in March 19 at 12 noon ET for Demystifying Clinical Trials—a clear, supportive webinar helping patients understand options, risks and next steps.
- [Why Telling Your Story Matters During & After a Cancer Diagnosis](https://thancfoundation.org/why-telling-your-story-matters-during-after-a-cancer-diagnosis/) - Join us April 16 at 12 noon ET for Why Telling Your Story Matters—a powerful webinar on connection, healing and sharing your cancer experience.
- [A Life of Courage, Compassion and Lasting Impact](https://thancfoundation.org/a-life-of-courage-compassion-and-lasting-impact/) - There are people whose lives leave an indelible mark on the communities they touch, and Linda Swalling was one of them. She will be deeply missed.
- [MyCareGorithm & THANC Unite to Elevate the Standard of Care for Thyroid Cancer Consultation](https://thancfoundation.org/mycaregorithm-thanc-unite-to-elevate-the-standard-of-care-for-thyroid-cancer-consultation/) - MyCareGorithm and the THANC Foundation are partnering to redefine the standard of care for patients newly diagnosed with thyroid cancer worldwide.
- [Electric Shuffle Hosted by the THANC Junior Board](https://thancfoundation.org/electric-shuffle-hosted-by-the-thanc-junior-board/) - Don’t miss the Junior Board’s Oct 14 fundraiser at Electric Shuffle—cocktails, raffles & a silent auction await. Get involved today.
- [Inspiring Stories & Holiday Recipes](https://thancfoundation.org/inspiring-stories-holiday-recipes/) - Tune in Dec 11th for our Holiday Recipes & Stories webinar—featuring heartfelt dishes & traditions from cancer survivors and caregivers.
- [Expression of Illness: A Conversation with the Filmmakers](https://thancfoundation.org/expression-of-illness-a-conversation-with-the-filmmakers/) - Discover how storytelling helped a young survivor process thyroid cancer. Watch clips & join the live Q&A on Sept 25th!
- [Jack Levy Memorial Golf Outing](https://thancfoundation.org/jack-levy-memorial-golf-outing-2025/) - We're very excited to announce our annual golf outing and fundraiser! Mark September 15, 2025 on your calendar.
- [Supporting Parents & Kids Through Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/supporting-parents-kids-through-cancer/) - Are you a parent navigating cancer while supporting your children? Learn practical tools to help your family cope—together with strength & understanding.
- [The Lifted Project 2025](https://thancfoundation.org/the-lifted-project-2025/) - Lift lives with music! Join THANC at The Lifted Project 2025 for an unforgettable concert and raise support for cancer patients and survivors.
- [The Mind, Body & Spirit of the Caregiver](https://thancfoundation.org/the-mind-body-spirit-of-the-caregiver/) - Struggling to balance caregiving & self-care? Learn from real caregivers how to manage stress, seek support & adapt as your role evolves.
- [Dysphagia EL-PFDD Meeting](https://thancfoundation.org/dysphagia-el-pfdd-meeting/) - Join the dysphagia community’s EL-PFDD event on June 10, 2025! Share insights with the FDA, clinicians and researchers to improve future care.
- [THANC Welcomes a New Team Member](https://thancfoundation.org/new-team-member-craig-bickford/) - Craig Bickford joins the THANC family after having worked with us on several of our large initiatives. As our new database manager and IT specialist, he will take on the task of creating, organizing, and streamlining the databases used in the Thyroid Cancer Care Collaborative, the Head & Neck Cancer Guide, as well as for
- [2024 THANC Golf Tournament in Chicago](https://thancfoundation.org/2024-chicago-invitational-golf-tournament/) - This year, the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation and THANC will share in the proceeds from the golf tournament at TopGolf.
- [Cocktail Party Hosted by the THANC Junior Board](https://thancfoundation.org/cocktail-party-hosted-by-the-thanc-junior-board/) - Join us for a special evening of fun… cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a raffle and silent auction packages, all in support of the important work we do at THANC.
- [Jack Levy Memorial Golf Outing](https://thancfoundation.org/jack-levy-memorial-golf-outing-2024/) - We're very excited to announce our annual golf outing and fundraiser! Mark September 9, 2024 on your calendar.
- [How to Leave a Lasting Legacy with Planned Giving](https://thancfoundation.org/how-to-leave-a-lasting-legacy-with-planned-giving/) - Make a lasting impact on thyroid and head & neck cancer research with THANC. Discover how your gift through planned giving can shape a hopeful future.
- [20th Anniversary Kaleidoscope Gala](https://thancfoundation.org/20th-anniversary-kaleidoscope-gala/) - Join us for a meaningful evening at the New York Botanical Garden on April 27, 2023 to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Register today!
- [Bill Brummel: Update](https://thancfoundation.org/bill-brummel-update/) - Hopefully, when you stare at your surgery scars in the mirror, you can see them as where you were healed, and not where you were injured.
- [Thyroidectomy: Life without a thyroid](https://thancfoundation.org/thyroidectomy-life-without-a-thyroid/) - What is the thyroid? The thyroid gland can be found at the front of the neck under the larynx. A functional thyroid produces hormones that control the body’s metabolism as well as the heart, digestive function, muscle control, brain development, mood, and bone maintenance. Having an issue with your thyroid can lead to an array
- [Frozen Section Timeout: Pilot Study to Reconcile Margins Using 3D Resected Specimen and Defect Scans](https://thancfoundation.org/frozen-section-timeout-pilot-study-to-reconcile-margins-using-3d-resected-specimen-and-defect-scans/) - Kapustin DA, Yun J, Su V, Rubin SJ, Modica I, Chung D, Fan J, Khan MN, Chai RL, Karasick M, Doyle S, Brandwein-Weber M, Urken ML. The Laryngoscope Read the Abstract This article proposes the use of an interactive form during a “frozen section timeout." These timeouts were conducted during head and neck surgeries in
- [Psychological adjustment to initial treatment for low-risk thyroid cancer: Preliminary study](https://thancfoundation.org/psychological-adjustment-to-initial-treatment-for-low-risk-thyroid-cancer-preliminary-study/) - Seo GT, Urken ML, Wein LE, Saturno MP, Kapustin D, Xing MH, Yue LE, Dowling EM, Revenson TA, Roberts KJ, Tuttle RM. Head & Neck Read the Abstract This article assesses the psychological impact of surgery and active surveillance on patients with low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma.
- [Frozen Section Analysis in Head and Neck Surgical Pathology: A Narrative Review of the Past, Present, and Future of Intraoperative Pathologic Consultation](https://thancfoundation.org/frozen-section-analysis-in-head-and-neck-surgical-pathology-a-narrative-review-of-the-past-present-and-future-of-intraoperative-pathologic-consultation/) - Urken ML, Yun J, Saturno MP, Greenberg LA, Chai RL, Sharif K, Brandwein-Weber M. Oral Oncology Read the Abstract This article serves as a summary to the historical and contemporary practice of frozen section analysis and margin mapping in head and neck cancer.
- [How I Do It: Sternocleidomastoid Flap Augmentation of Tracheal Repair After Resection for Invasive Thyroid Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/how-i-do-it-sternocleidomastoid-flap-augmentation-of-tracheal-repair-after-resection-for-invasive-thyroid-cancer/) - Shaari D, Dowling E, Urken ML. The Laryngoscope Read the Abstract This article presents a novel surgical approach for thyroid carcinoma invading the trachea.
- [WPOI-5: Accurately Identified at Intraoperative Consultation and Predictive of Occult Cervical Metastases](https://thancfoundation.org/wpoi-5-accurately-identified-at-intraoperative-consultation-and-predictive-of-occult-cervical-metastases/) - Beute JE, Greenberg LA, Wein LE, Kapustin DA, Fan J, Dowling EM, Samankan S, Matloob A, Xing M, Modica I, Chung D, Carroll W, Rosenthal EL, Khan MN, Chai RL, Brandwein-Weber MS, Urken ML. Head & Neck Pathology Read the Abstract This article demonstrates that worst pattern of invasion (WPOI), specifically WPOI-5, predicts occult cervical
- [A Rare Case of Canalicular Adenoma in the Parotid Gland: Highlighting Diagnostic Limitations of Fine-Needle Aspiration](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-case-of-canalicular-adenoma-in-the-parotid-gland-highlighting-diagnostic-limitations-of-fine-needle-aspiration/) - Su V, Chen H, Khorsandi A, Chai RL. American Journal of Otolaryngology Read the Abstract This article details the diagnostic difficulties of assessing canalicular adenoma - a rare, benign tumor of the salivary gland - using ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration.
- [Report of a Vagal Paraganglioma at the Cervicothoracic Junction](https://thancfoundation.org/report-of-a-vagal-paraganglioma-at-the-cervicothoracic-junction/) - Yun J, Kapustin D, Omorogbe A, Rubin SJ, Nicastri DG, De Leacy RA, Khorsandi A, Urken ML. Head & Neck Read the Abstract This article describes a rare case of a lower neck vagus nerve paraganglioma that was managed with a limited sternotomy for access and surgical removal.
- [Thyroid Cancer Necrosis not Evident on Imaging: A Cautionary Case Series on Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma Diagnosed Only on Final Pathology](https://thancfoundation.org/thyroid-cancer-necrosis-not-evident-on-imaging-a-cautionary-case-series-on-poorly-differentiated-thyroid-carcinoma-diagnosed-only-on-final-pathology/) - Beute JE, Silberzweig AM, Gold BS, Shaari AL, Kapustin DA, Matloob A, Dowling EM, Starc MT, Fan J, Khorsandi AS, Brandwein-Weber M, Urken ML, Chai RL. American Journal of Otolaryngology Read the Abstract This article presents a series of seven patients with the final diagnosis of poorly-differentiated thyroid cancer, a highly aggressive malignancy that requires
- [Discover Hope with Simplified Clinical Trial Access](https://thancfoundation.org/discover-hope-with-simplified-clinical-trial-access/) - Discover hope in thyroid and head/neck cancer trials by exploring Carebox Connect today.
- [Jack Levy Memorial Golf Outing](https://thancfoundation.org/jack-levy-memorial-golf-outing-2023/) - We're very excited to announce our annual golf outing and fundraiser! Mark October 2, 2023 on your calendar.
- [Share Your Story & Inspire Others!](https://thancfoundation.org/share-your-story-inspire-others/) - Whether you are a survivor or caregiver your cancer journey is unique. For that reason, your insight is valuable and can help others along this journey.
- [Sarah Spaulding • Teamwork Tuesday](https://thancfoundation.org/sarah-spaulding-teamwork-tuesday/) - Sarah Spaulding came to THANC in 2018 after graduating from Yale. During her time as a Research Associate, she has spearheaded several exciting clinical research projects and outreach initiatives. As a researcher, Sarah has presented novel surgical approaches for invasive thyroid cancer and published on new reconstructive techniques to treat pharyngoesophageal stenosis. She has also
- [Evangelia Papacostas](https://thancfoundation.org/evangelia-papacostas/) - July 6th, 2017 may have been the worst day of my life, but it was the 1st day of a journey that taught me about myself and showed me how beautiful life is.
- [Extratumoral Invasion: A Unique Phenomenon of Aggressive Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/extratumoral-invasion-a-unique-phenomenon-of-aggressive-recurrent-oropharyngeal-squamous-cell-carcinoma/) - Seo GT, Greenberg L, Xing MH, Su V, Dowling E, Mundi N, Matloob A, Khorsandi AS, Chai RL, Urken ML, Brandwein-Weber M American Journal of Otolaryngology Read the Abstract This article presents eight cases of recurrent oropharyngeal cancer with extratumoral lymphovascular invasion or extratumoral perineural invasion. These features have received little attention as unique features
- [Radical Shift in the Communication Paradigm in Head & Neck Frozen Section Analysis: Intraoperative Three-dimensional Specimen Scanning](https://thancfoundation.org/radical-shift-in-the-communication-paradigm-in-head-and-neck-frozen-section-analysis-intraoperative-three-dimensional-specimen-scanning/) - Brandwein-Weber M., Urken ML., Topf MC., Lewis JS., Kang SY Jr., Curry JM., Chai R., Khan M., Modica I., Chung D., & Rosenthal EL. Head & Neck Read the Abstract This article describes the utility of 3D scanning to improve intraoperative communication between surgeon and pathologist by reviewing two published studies.
- [Central Compartment Neoplasms Masquerading as Thyroid Tumors: Presentation of two Unusual Cases and Review of the Literature](https://thancfoundation.org/central-compartment-neoplasms-masquerading-as-thyroid-tumors-presentation-of-two-unusual-cases-and-review-of-the-literature/) - Beute JE, Seo GT, Saturno M, Xing MH, Mundi N, Dowling EM, Matloob A, Chen H, Khorsandi AK, Steinberger J, Urken ML Read the Abstract This article presents two cases of central compartment neck masses that were misdiagnosed as thyroid lesions. These masses instead resulted as an intraosseous schwannoma and teratoma. We call attention to
- [Tall Cell Variant Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Impacts Disease-Free Survival at the 10% Cut-point on Multivariate Analysis](https://thancfoundation.org/tall-cell-variant-papillary-thyroid-carcinoma-impacts-disease-free-survival-at-the-10-cut-point-on-multivariate-analysis/) - Samankan S, Militello L, Seo G, Everest S, O'Malley Q, Spaulding SL, Xing M, Matloob A, Beute J, Chai R, Doyle S, Urken ML, Brandwein-Weber M Pathology - Research and Practice Read the Abstract This article examines the association of tall cell variant papillary thyroid carcinoma with other clinicopathologic variables and disease-free survival, calling attention
- [A novel technique to prevent or correct open-mouth deformity after bilateral mandibular resection: use of tensor fascia lata slings](https://thancfoundation.org/a-novel-technique-to-prevent-or-correct-open-mouth-deformity-after-bilateral-mandibular-resection-use-of-tensor-fascia-lata-slings/) - Wein LE, O'Malley QF, Xing MH, Sims JR, Mundi N, Dowling EM, Buchbinder D, Urken ML Head & Neck Read the Abstract This article presents the use of tensor fascia lata slings to suspend the mandible, which is a novel approach to the surgical management of open-mouth deformity.
- [Utilizing 3D head and neck specimen scanning for intraoperative margin discussions: Proof of concept of our novel approach](https://thancfoundation.org/utilizing-3d-head-and-neck-specimen-scanning-for-intraoperative-margin-discussions-proof-of-concept-of-our-novel-approach/) - Saturno MP., Brandwein-Weber M., Greenberg L., Silberzweig A., Buchbinder D., Dowling EM., Khan MN., Chai R., Urken ML. Head & Neck Read the Abstract This article presents a novel method of generating 3D digital models of tumor specimens so that surgeons, pathologists, and downstream providers can more clearly visualize histopathological margin results.
- [Terry & Jimmy White](https://thancfoundation.org/terry-jimmy-white/) - Terry and her son, Jimmy discuss how they experienced and dealt with the loss of Terry’s husband and Jimmy’s father.
- [Thyroid Screening for Thyroid Awareness Month](https://thancfoundation.org/thyroid-screening-thyroid-awareness-month/) - In response to the rising prevalence, the THANC team attended Mount Sinai’s annual Thyroid Screening accessible to anyone at risk for thyroid disease.
- [2022 Chicago Invitational Golf Tournament](https://thancfoundation.org/2022-chicago-invitational-golf-tournament/) - All proceeds from this year's Chicago Invitational Golf Tournament will benefit the THANC Foundation and Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation.
- [Dana Kapustin](https://thancfoundation.org/dana-kapustin/) - I learned the importance of taking care of what you need to do today. There will always be more to do tomorrow. Stay organized, proactive and positive.
- [Fred Hasert](https://thancfoundation.org/fred-hasert/) - Don’t hold back from loving your loved ones. Give it all to them. Love is an incredible tool and can get you through such hard times.
- [Amedeo Granata](https://thancfoundation.org/amedeo-granata/) - My journey battling cancer was a humbling, frightening and altogether inspiring experience that has wholly transformed my outlook on life.
- [Cathy Holmgren](https://thancfoundation.org/cathy-holmgren/) - I can’t say I was never afraid—of course I was! But with confidence in the surgeon and his team, I didn’t let the worries take over.
- [Luciana Schmidt](https://thancfoundation.org/luciana-schmidt/) - Having thyroid cancer is difficult, but you can overcome any obstacle. Stay calm, pursue things that make you happy and trust your healthcare team.
- [Cátia Gonçalves](https://thancfoundation.org/catia-goncalves/) - It's normal to feel scared when you get a cancer diagnosis. The best advice I can give you is find refuge in prayer, family & friends. Trust your medical team.
- [Sarah's Story](https://thancfoundation.org/sarahs-story/) - I appreciate all of the prayers, cards and kind words from the people around me. With support, love & faith, even the most difficult challenges can be overcome.
- [Andrea's Story](https://thancfoundation.org/andreas-story/) - I know that the time will come when I can say that I have beaten thyroid cancer. This disease has taught me more than once that family is everything.
- [Becky Barnett](https://thancfoundation.org/becky-barnett/) - This experience has taught me to make my health a priority. And while it could always be worse, there truly is no such thing as a “good cancer.”
- [The Holiday Season & Medical Bills](https://thancfoundation.org/the-holiday-season-medical-bills/) - Cancer patients & their families can face some stressful times during the holiday season. Here are 3 ways to ease the anxiety of rising medical costs this year.
- [Coronavirus (COVID-19): 15 Tips for Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer Patients](https://thancfoundation.org/coronavirus-covid-19-15-tips-for-thyroid-head-and-neck-cancer-patients/) - During these difficult times, it’s important to have accurate medical information on how to handle the changing COVID-19 situation. Our team of thyroid, head and neck cancer specialists at the THANC Foundation have assembled a list of the most helpful guidelines for cancer care in the context of COVID-19. We organized this advice into 3
- [A Surgeon, A Mentor and a Friend: Hugh Biller, MD (1935–2015)](https://thancfoundation.org/a-surgeon-a-mentor-and-a-friend-hugh-biller-md-1935-2015/) - The passing of Hugh Biller last month conjured up many memories of a unique individual who had a tremendous influence in my life and my career.
- [A novel method of hard palate reconstruction utilizing a combination of the buccal fat pad and palatal island flap](https://thancfoundation.org/a-novel-method-of-hard-palate-reconstruction-utilizing-a-combination-of-the-buccal-fat-pad-and-palatal-island-flap/) - Seo GT, Beute JE, Shaari AL, Mundi N, Urken ML Head & Neck Read the Abstract This article presents a novel surgical technique that can be used to avoid fistula formation, a potential complication following single-stage oral reconstruction. This paper demonstrates the advantages of combined use of the palatal island flap and buccal fat pad
- [A novel technique for management of stenosis of the postlaryngectomy stoma with preservation of a functional tracheoesophageal puncture following tracheal resection](https://thancfoundation.org/a-novel-technique-for-management-of-stenosis-of-the-postlaryngectomy-stoma-with-preservation-of-a-functional-tracheoesophageal-puncture-following-tracheal-resection/) - Seo GT, Wein LE, Dowling EM, Khorsandi AS, Urken ML Head & Neck Read the Abstract This article presents a surgical technique that can be used to address tracheostomal stenosis, a serious concern following total laryngectomy, while maintaining a patient's ability to pursue postoperative speech rehabilitation through tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP). The highlighted case demonstrates the
- [Oncocytoid variant of high-grade salivary duct carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/oncocytoid-variant-of-high-grade-salivary-duct-carcinoma/) - A potential diagnostic pitfall. A report on 2 patients. Matloob A, Beute JE, Gidumal S, Rabie M, Khorsandi AS, Urken ML, Chai RL, Brandwein-Weber M Head and Neck Pathology Read the Abstract This article discusses the diagnostic challenge associated with oncocytoid variant of high-grade salivary duct carcinoma, a rare form of this malignancy. Two cases
- [Jack Levy Memorial Golf Outing](https://thancfoundation.org/jack-levy-memorial-golf-outing-2022/) - We're very excited to announce our annual golf outing and fundraiser! Mark May 16, 2022 on your calendar.
- [Abel Waschmann](https://thancfoundation.org/abel-waschmann/) - It is critical to learn to face adversities and move forward with a positive attitude. Science has evolved greatly, and this should give us all great hope.
- [Janet Berger](https://thancfoundation.org/janet-berger/) - Ultimately, having to work harder to accomplish certain tasks has given me a greater appreciation for the little things.
- [Patricia Giacquinta](https://thancfoundation.org/patricia-giacquinta/) - Earlier, I mentioned that one has a choice to make. It takes work. Nevertheless, I have my life back. And yes, it is a good one.
- [Dawn Pasquariello](https://thancfoundation.org/dawn-pasquariello/) - My life isn’t the same as before cancer, but I still sit by the ocean. Sometimes it’s a challenge, but I’m grateful to be here each day.
- [John O’Malley](https://thancfoundation.org/john-omalley/) - When I look at myself now, I feel pretty great. Sure, my lip droops slightly on my right side, but I can still smile!
- [Kerry Parker](https://thancfoundation.org/kerry-parker/) - Listen to your body and always be aware of what is going on with your own body. You are your own best advocate.
- [Gordon O’Brien](https://thancfoundation.org/gordon-obrien/) - Stay confident and optimistic throughout the cancer journey. Even though the road is difficult, having the right attitude will help you smooth out the bumps.
- [Ashwin Sabnekar](https://thancfoundation.org/ashwin-sabnekar/) - “What else will I have to go through?” I wondered. You will think all these thoughts. But you need to take a deep breath, relax and focus on the moment.
- [Matt Fairweather](https://thancfoundation.org/matt-fairweather/) - I had to slow down and consider my options. People often forget the importance of advocating for yourself and investigating other viable medical options.
- [James Meaney](https://thancfoundation.org/james-meaney/) - I am six years out of my cancer journey. Since then, I have been helping loved ones however I can. This experience pushed me to help others more.
- [Joe Purritano](https://thancfoundation.org/joe-purritano/) - Cancer will test you mentally and physically at every stage of the journey. If you prepare your body and mind as much as possible, you can find a way through.
- [Guy Talarico](https://thancfoundation.org/guy-talarico/) - My diagnosis gave me a good dose of reality. Throughout my journey with cancer, I learned to really keep things in perspective.
- [Steven Skific](https://thancfoundation.org/steven-skific/) - It’s a scary and lonely feeling when you find out you have cancer. Talking to other people with the same cancer helped me get through it.
- [Tom Stephenson](https://thancfoundation.org/tom-stephenson/) - Stay optimistic—and when your doctor gives you good news, always keep it in mind. You will get through it!
- [Joni Bail](https://thancfoundation.org/joni-bail/) - This whole experience taught me a few things. I learned that listening to others express what they are going through can make you feel less alone.
- [Hal Moses](https://thancfoundation.org/hal-moses/) - You can’t do this by yourself, but with the support of others, persevering becomes much easier.
- [THANC Attends ThyCa’s 2nd Annual Thyroid Cancer Workshop](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-attends-thycas-second-annual-thyroid-cancer-workshop/) - The THANC Foundation attended ThyCa’s Second Annual Thyroid Cancer Workshop at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY on Saturday, June 9th, 2018. THANC was invited to present our program, the Thyroid Care Collaborative (TCC), to over twenty physicians, patients, and caregivers.
- [Xerostomia EL-PFDD Meeting](https://thancfoundation.org/xerostomia-meeting-2021/) - Join us August 19th and send us your comments. Share your day-to-day experience living with chronic dry mouth.
- [Cuneiform (cuniculatum) variant of oral squamous cell carcinoma revisited](https://thancfoundation.org/cuneiform-cuniculatum-variant-of-oral-squamous-cell-carcinoma-revisited/) - Presentation of two cases and literature review of a rare entity
- [Jack Levy Memorial Golf Outing](https://thancfoundation.org/jack-levy-memorial-golf-outing-2021/) - We're very excited to announce the return of our annual golf outing and fundraiser! Mark June 28, 2021 on your calendar.
- [The anatomical basis for preserving the blood supply to the parathyroids during thyroid surgery, and a review of current technologic advances](https://thancfoundation.org/the-anatomical-basis-for-preserving-the-blood-supply-to-the-parathyroids-during-thyroid-surgery-and-a-review-of-current-technologic-advances/) - Shaari AL, Spaulding SL, Xing MH, Yue LE, Machado RA, Moubayed SP, Mundi N, Chai RL, Urken ML. Am J Oto Read the Abstract This article discusses existing literature related to parathyroid vasculature and the implications that this vasculature has for the avoidance of complications during thyroid surgery. The paper also provides an overview of
- [Rare case of anaplastic plasmacytoma in the sinonasal tract](https://thancfoundation.org/rare-case-of-anaplastic-plasmacytoma-in-the-sinonasal-tract/) - This paper presents the fourth known reported case of anaplastic plasmacytomas of the sinonasal tract in the English literature. Comprehensive histopathological review and immunostains can facilitate the diagnosis of anaplastic extramedullary plasmacytoma. Xing MH, Shaari AL, Beute J, Mundi N, Matloob A, Khorsandi A, Urken ML Head and Neck Read the Abstract
- [Staged Head & Neck Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/staged-head-neck-reconstruction/) - Heresy or a reasoned approach in a select group of patients?
- [Reconstruction of the external auditory canal](https://thancfoundation.org/reconstruction-of-the-external-auditory-canal/) - The tragal flap revisited and review of contemporary reconstructive techniques
- [Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the gingiva](https://thancfoundation.org/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma-of-the-gingiva/) - A case report and literature review
- [First reported PET positive, FDG avid free flap pedicle ossification and review of the literature](https://thancfoundation.org/first-reported-pet-positive-fdg-avid-free-flap-pedicle-ossification-and-review-of-the-literature-2/) - Head and neck bony reconstruction often utilizes the fibular free flap (FFF). Although uncommon, ossification (abnormal bone formation) of the vascular pedicle is a reported complication. This paper presents a patient whose PET/CT imaging showed FDG avid free flap ossification, a finding not present in the current literature. Silberzweig A, Xing MH, Matloob A, Mundi
- [Celebrities with Thyroid Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/celebrities-with-thyroid-cancer/) - Cancer has touched most people, whether contending with it ourselves or supporting loved ones who face their own cancer journey. It’s no surprise that many celebrities have also struggled with cancer diagnoses of their own. In the face of these problems, however, they’ve often used their fame to help extend awareness and inspire others along
- [Thyroid-Friendly Apple Crisp Recipe](https://thancfoundation.org/foody-friday-thyroid-friendly-apple-crisp/) - They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Well, what about an apple crisp?! Try this sweet, thyroid-friendly recipe.
- [Kate Gilly](https://thancfoundation.org/kate-gilly/) - Stay in tune with how you are feeling and seek help when you need it.
- [Maddy Goehler](https://thancfoundation.org/maddy-goehler/) - Advocating for yourself can help you feel more in control throughout your journey with cancer.
- [Edwin Rodriguez](https://thancfoundation.org/edwin-rodriguez/) - Throughout your journey, do what you can to stay positive and keep faith.
- [Lisa Korologos](https://thancfoundation.org/lisa-korologos/) - Sharing your story throughout your cancer journey can help you find support.
- [Natasha Jacobs](https://thancfoundation.org/natasha-jacobs/) - Maintaining your autonomy when choosing which treatment option you feel comfortable with is empowering.
- [Fine needle aspiration cytology of metastatic myxoid liposarcoma to the thyroid](https://thancfoundation.org/first-reported-pet-positive-fdg-avid-free-flap-pedicle-ossification-and-review-of-the-literature/) - This article presents a rare case of metastatic myxoid liposarcoma to the thyroid, highlighting the features in a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy of cells of this disease presentation. A notable feature included fatty droplet in the FNA cytology. Xing MH, Liu X, Shaari A, Urken ML, Chen H. Diagnostic Cytopathology Read the Abstract
- [Lisa Saturno](https://thancfoundation.org/lisa-saturno/) - It is important to stay up to date with your health and acknowledge that diagnoses can change over time.
- [Martha Gabriel](https://thancfoundation.org/martha-gabriel/) - "In big a way, this has given me perspective on how fragile life could get, and in so realizing—how important it is that we live it."
- [Dr. Camilo Gonzalez Velazquez](https://thancfoundation.org/dr-camilo-gonzalez-velazquez/) - “From bench to bedside, I have seen a comprehensive view of the many different aspects of thyroid disease. It has been an incredible experience.”
- [Zoe Roman](https://thancfoundation.org/zoe-roman/) - "When I was introduced to the low iodine diet, it seemed like it would limit my ability to enjoy food."
- [Bob Hyams](https://thancfoundation.org/bob-hyams/) - I am very happy to be here today. Actually, I am happy to be anywhere today, because the odds of that weren’t always promising!
- [Daphne Tsai](https://thancfoundation.org/daphne-tsai/) - In 2018, at around Christmas time, I noticed that my voice was hoarse. It was a problem that had occurred often in the past, on and off. I dismissed it as profession-related, in that as a financial advisor I had to talk all day. This time, however, no matter what I did, it stayed that
- [Lorre Snyder](https://thancfoundation.org/lorre-snyder/) - “Something is going on with your thyroid.” This was not the response I was expecting from my ophthalmologist after I was just administered an eye exam. I was shocked. And thus began my experience with thyroid cancer. Another curveball was thrown in my direction a few months later. My OBGYN told me I had a
- [John Pepe](https://thancfoundation.org/john-pepe/) - Everyone's cancer journey has a different trajectory. Staying hopeful can help you take each day as it comes.
- [Abnormal Growth Rate of a Benign Cervical Sympathetic Chain Schwannoma](https://thancfoundation.org/abnormal-growth-rate-of-a-benign-cervical-sympathetic-chain-schwannoma/) - This article presents the case of a Cervical Sympathetic Chain Schwannoma (CSCS). Despite being a benign tumor, this Schwannoma exhibited a rapid growth rate, demonstrating that benign CSCSs can undergo rapid growth without being malignant. Xing MH, Sandler ML, Tuttle RM, Khorsandi A, Samankan S, Mundi N, Urken ML Otolaryngology Case Reports Read the Abstract
- [Diagnosis and Management of Pharyngoesophageal Stenosis](https://thancfoundation.org/diagnosis-and-management-of-pharyngoesophageal-stenosis/) - A Comprehensive Approach to Prophylactic, Endoscopic, and Reconstructive Treatment Options
- [The Patient Perspective](https://thancfoundation.org/the-patient-perspective/) - Evaluating the Accessibility of Transoral Robotic Surgery Online Resources
- [Primary Hyperparathyroidism During Pregnancy Treated With Parathyroidectomy](https://thancfoundation.org/primary-hyperparathyroidism-during-pregnancy-treated-with-parathyroidectomy/) - A Systematic Review
- [Patient-Focused Drug Development for Patients with Xerostomia](https://thancfoundation.org/patient-focused-drug-development-xerostomia/) - By encouraging patients with xerostomia to help shape the development of treatments, we hope to better alleviate their suffering and improve their lives.
- [Unusual location of a second branchial cleft cyst presenting in the suprasternal notch](https://thancfoundation.org/unusual-location-of-a-second-branchial-cleft-cyst-presenting-in-the-suprasternal-notch/) - Congenital benign tumors known as second branchial cleft cysts (SBCCs) usually present in the upper third of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck. In this article, we discuss the presentation of an SBCC in the suprasternal notch (lower neck), highlighting the need for inclusion of these cysts in differential diagnoses of lower neck masses. Xing
- [Orange-Creamsicle Yogurt Bites](https://thancfoundation.org/orange-creamsicle-yogurt-bites/) - Need to cool down on these hot summer afternoons? Try this head & neck friendly recipe: Orange-Creamsicle Yogurt Bites! #TreatYourself #FoodyFriday
- [Extraskeletal Ewing Sarcoma of the Buccal Space](https://thancfoundation.org/extraskeletal-ewing-sarcoma-of-the-buccal-space/) - Extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma (EES) is a rare soft tissue tumor infrequently found in the head and neck. This paper presents a case report of a 19-year old male with an unusual presentation of a buccal space EES which can hopefully offer insight for future diagnosis of this rare tumor type. Spaulding SL, Xing MH, Seo
- [Post-Operative Imaging Appearance of Iliac Crest Free Flaps used for Palatomaxillary Reconstructions](https://thancfoundation.org/post-operative-imaging-appearance-of-iliac-crest-free-flaps-used-for-palatomaxillary-reconstructions/) - To illustrate the critical radiographic characteristics of a successful iliac crest free flap, we present a review of five patients who underwent palatomaxillary reconstruction using this type of flap. Radiographic characteristics presented can function to improve imaging interpretation and prevent false identification of tumor recurrence. Sandler ML, Griffin M, Xing MH, Ansari E, Khorsandi A,
- [Metastatic Thyroid Carcinoma to the Parapharyngeal and Retropharyngeal Spaces](https://thancfoundation.org/metastatic-thyroid-carcinoma-to-the-parapharyngeal-and-retropharyngeal-spaces/) - Systematic review with seven newly reported cases describing an uncommon presentation of a common disease
- [A Rare Case of Metastatic Liposarcoma to the Thyroid Gland and a Review of the Literature of Metastatic Sarcomas to the Thyroid](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-case-of-metastatic-liposarcoma-to-the-thyroid-gland-and-a-review-of-the-literature-of-metastatic-sarcomas-to-the-thyroid/) - We report a patient presenting with a case of metastatic liposarcoma to the thyroid and an updated review of the literature on all cases of metastatic sarcomas to the thyroid. This case emphasizes the role that a patient's medical history plays when evaluating thyroid nodules to promote accurate diagnosis. Xing MH, Mundi N, Govindan A,
- [Atypical Metastasis of Nasopharyngeal Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/atypical-metastasis-of-nasopharyngeal-cancer/) - Noncontiguous spread to the ipsilateral ear.
- [Oral Squamous Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/oral-squamous-carcinoma/) - Aggressive tumor pattern of invasion predicts direct mandible invasion.
- [Gary Bloom](https://thancfoundation.org/gary-bloom/) - I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in October 1995. After meeting thyroid cancer patients and caregivers online, I realized that many thyroid cancer patients were not getting the quality of care that they should be receiving. Sixteen survivors including me, and one doctor came together and decided to create a community to better inform
- [Gary Baker](https://thancfoundation.org/gary-baker/) - My journey began after I noticed a mass with white dots on the floor of my mouth.
- [Suzanne Bonney](https://thancfoundation.org/suzanne-bonney/) - When mentally preparing for a challenge I break the time frame into manageable increments, "Just a couple more months, then just a week, and then it will be all over." This coping mechanism allows me my own personal finish line to strive towards.
- [James Belveduto](https://thancfoundation.org/james-belveduto/) - "Every day you learn something new to make this journey easier. Things that were so difficult in the early days are now second nature."
- [Gabriel Elbaz](https://thancfoundation.org/gabriel-elbaz/) - About three years ago, my primary care physician noticed enlarged thyroid nodules at my annual physical exam. I was sent to a head and neck specialist and received a neck ultrasound along with a biopsy. The ultrasound confirmed the presence of enlarged thyroid nodules, but the biopsy came back benign and I was told to
- [Robert Kramer](https://thancfoundation.org/robert-kramer/) - In April 2018, a concern about a swollen lymph node on the left side of my neck became a squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis.
- [Peter Hilaris](https://thancfoundation.org/peter-hilaris/) - No matter how much support you have, at times it will be lonely. Concentrate on living with positivity, having faith and the rest will fall into place.
- [Kathy Foussadier](https://thancfoundation.org/kathy-foussadier/) - I can talk, I can eat and the donor site from my skin graft has healed well. I don't know what caused my cancer. All I know is everything happens for a reason.
- [Arnold Drogen](https://thancfoundation.org/arnold-drogen/) - For someone who has recently been diagnosed: watch your emotions, watch your mind, and do everything you can do to face your illness.
- [Albert Farhi](https://thancfoundation.org/albert-farhi/) - There were many changes I didn’t expect, but I learned to accept them. I’m grateful for my family and friends and for the things I can do.
- [Maureen](https://thancfoundation.org/maureen/) - Focus on accomplishing one achievable goal each day. Walk as much as possible. Join a support group and talk to people.
- [Mike Liguori](https://thancfoundation.org/mike-liguori/) - You will learn some things about yourself during this process. While some things might not be perfect, you will recover and many things do return to normal.
- [Judith Gordon](https://thancfoundation.org/judith-gordon/) - I realize that my eating handicap is a small price to pay for being cancer free, for being able to enjoy so many aspects of a healthy life.
- [Charlain "Charli" Hall](https://thancfoundation.org/charlain-charli-hall/) - You are not alone. Some people may walk away, but so many others will step up in their place.
- [Frank Branca](https://thancfoundation.org/frank-branca/) - I see now that cancer taught me so much about love: how to feel love, how to receive love, and how to understand how other people feel and give love, too.
- [Nick Biase](https://thancfoundation.org/nick-biase/) - Don’t give up. Keep your friends and family close. There is life on the other side of cancer.
- [Dysphagia Awareness Month](https://thancfoundation.org/dysphagia-awareness-month/) - June is Dysphagia Awareness Month!
- [Catherine V.](https://thancfoundation.org/catherine-v/) - My surgeon confirmed that I had tonsil cancer after removing lymph nodes from my neck. During this process, confidence in my physician and care team was key.
- [David Miller](https://thancfoundation.org/david-miller/) - I lived through a lot. I pushed through some pain, but truthfully, I consider myself very lucky. Sometimes all I can say is, “Wow, I am blessed.”
- [Dr. Thomas Moors](https://thancfoundation.org/dr-thomas-moors/) - For patients who are currently undergoing head and neck cancer treatment, my advice is to reach out to people. Do not try to do this alone.
- [Yasminda Chavez-Smith](https://thancfoundation.org/yasminda-chavez-smith/) - It’s like making a cake. Combine your attitude, faith, doctors, friends, exercises and nutrition. When you put it all together, you can find happiness and hope.
- [Lisa Thomas](https://thancfoundation.org/lisa-thomas/) - I do my best to take care of myself. My path takes me wherever it takes me, and I don’t let cancer hold me back.
- [Dennis McDonough](https://thancfoundation.org/dennis-mcdonough/) - My journey was certainly unexpected. Thanks to a serendipitous moment in my life, I’m here to tell the story and I’m grateful to be alive.
- [Jim O’Brien](https://thancfoundation.org/jim-obrien/) - Sometimes you may feel you want to quit—keep going. Take the journey one step at a time, but never stop trying to fix the next problem.
- [Thomas Alworth](https://thancfoundation.org/thomas-alworth/) - Recognize and accept that cancer treatment is now part of your life’s journey and it is up to you to frame the experience in the most positive way possible.
- [Dan Krulik](https://thancfoundation.org/dan-krulik/) - This whole experience has made me thankful for everyone who rallied behind me and gave the strength to fight, and thankful for their support and acceptance.
- [Angeline Zamora](https://thancfoundation.org/angeline-zamora/) - It wasn't an easy path to tread—at times it was truly painful, but I made it through to the other side. And, so can you!
- [Justina Aveyard](https://thancfoundation.org/justina-aveyard/) - My experience with cancer redirected me towards helping people in new ways and making a true difference in people’s lives.
- [Irvim Calixto](https://thancfoundation.org/irvim-calixto/) - Throughout the whole process, I always did my best to stay positive. I needed to stay on my feet and to resume work and my normal life.
- [Jillian Boyle](https://thancfoundation.org/jillian-boyle/) - Maintaining a positive attitude is essential. I believe this attitude helped me tremendously throughout my fight against cancer.
- [Jeff Knapp](https://thancfoundation.org/jeff-knapp/) - My advice to anyone currently struggling with cancer, it would be to think about what you can do in the moment to feel your best.
- [Jason Edelstein](https://thancfoundation.org/jason-e/) - From my experience, most people don’t post the good things that happen during recovery. Initially, what I saw scared me, but the truth is it does get better.
- [Maggie Ferriolo](https://thancfoundation.org/maggie-ferriolo/) - 2020: the year of a global pandemic and the year I got cancer.
- [Danielle Brescia](https://thancfoundation.org/danielle-brescia/) - Once you make it through treatment, join a cancer survivor support group. Talking to people who understand what you’ve been through can make all the difference.
- [Ben Roberson](https://thancfoundation.org/ben-roberson/) - Everyone needs a support group and the simple comfort that they are not alone. So after the pandemic, I plan to volunteer my time with a cancer support group.
- [Anne Smith](https://thancfoundation.org/anne-smith/) - Learn from my experience. Look for a second opinion—especially if you suspect more is going on with your health. That choice may just save your life!
- [Foody Friday: Apple & Butternut Squash Soup](https://thancfoundation.org/foody-friday-apple-butternut-squash-soup/) - Looking for something new to cook at home? Try this delicious, head & neck friendly recipe that just happens to be vegetarian, too.
- [A Screening of Segue: A Documentary](https://thancfoundation.org/a-screening-of-segue-a-documentary/) - Directed and Produced by Bill Brummel, this film documentary is about the arduous transition from life with a voice box, to one without.
- [Kaleidoscope Ball](https://thancfoundation.org/kaleidoscope-ball/) - Join us for the Kaleidoscope Ball: our 15th Anniversary Gala, an evening to benefit the THANC Foundation.
- [Oral Cancer Awareness Month](https://thancfoundation.org/oral-cancer-awareness-month-2020/) - April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!
- [6 Easy Ways to Manage Stress](https://thancfoundation.org/6-easy-ways-to-manage-stress/) - Receiving a cancer diagnosis is not easy, and the resulting stress can weaken the immune system and worsen symptoms. During a pandemic, stress is exacerbated. While undergoing cancer treatment, it’s important to minimize stress and keep your immune system in good shape for the best possible outcome. There are a few things you can do
- [Self-Screening for Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer in 7 Steps](https://thancfoundation.org/self-screening-for-oral-and-oropharyngeal-cancer-in-7-steps/) - There’s no doubt that the public health crisis that has arisen from the onset of COVID-19 has changed how we go about our daily lives. However, it has also impacted preventative care initiatives like the oral cancer awareness campaign that takes place in April. The THANC Foundation must indefinitely postpone our annual oral cancer screening.
- [Radiation Necrosis of the Pharyngeal Soft Tissue](https://thancfoundation.org/radiation-necrosis-of-the-pharyngeal-soft-tissue-unique-clinical-entity-reconstructed-with-previously-unreported-composite-radial-forearm-flap/) - Unique clinical entity reconstructed with previously unreported composite radial forearm flap.
- [Septic Arthritis of the Sternoclavicular Joint](https://thancfoundation.org/septic-arthritis-of-the-sternoclavicular-joint-a-unique-late-complication-after-tracheostomy/) - A unique late complication after tracheostomy.
- [Transoral Robotic Resection of a Posterior Hypopharyngeal Wall Liposarcoma](https://thancfoundation.org/transoral-robotic-resection-of-a-posterior-hypopharyngeal-wall-liposarcoma/) - A case report of a rare entity and literature review.
- [Cystic Cellular Pleomorphic Adenoma Cytologically Mimicking Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/cystic-cellular-pleomorphic-adenoma-cytologically-mimicking-metastatic-papillary-thyroid-carcinoma-a-case-report-and-review-of-the-literature/) - A case report and review of the literature.
- [The Advantages of a Centralized Thyroid Cancer Database](https://thancfoundation.org/commentary-on-advantages-of-a-centralized-thyroid-cancer-database-for-effective-transitioning-of-care-from-treatment-to-survivorship/) - A commentary on the efficacy of transitioning care from treatment to survivorship.
- [Osteoradionecrosis of the Hyoid Bone Complicated by Pharyngocutaneous Fistula](https://thancfoundation.org/osteoradionecrosis-of-the-hyoid-bone-complicated-by-pharyngocutaneous-fistula-a-case-report-and-review-of-the-literature/) - A case report and review of the literature.
- [Combined Mandibular & Maxillary Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/combined-mandibular-and-maxillary-reconstruction-managing-sinus-secretions-and-preventing-infection/) - Managing sinus secretions and preventing infection.
- [Aberrant Course of the Dominant Superior Thyroid Artery](https://thancfoundation.org/aberrant-course-of-the-dominant-superior-thyroid-artery-in-a-patient-undergoing-a-total-thyroidectomy/) - A case report of a patient undergoing a total thyroidectomy.
- [Bilateral Carotid Body & Cervical Sympathetic Chain Paragangliomas](https://thancfoundation.org/bilateral-carotid-body-and-cervical-sympathetic-chain-paragangliomas-a-case-report-and-review-of-the-literature/) - A case report and review of the literature.
- [The Role of Molecular Testing in the Diagnosis of Medullary Thyroid Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/the-role-of-molecular-testing-in-the-diagnosis-of-medullary-thyroid-cancer-a-case-report-of-oncocytic-medullary-thyroid-carcinoma-and-review-of-the-literature/) - A case report of oncocytic medullary thyroid carcinoma and review of the literature.
- [A Rare Invasion Route for Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-invasion-route-for-differentiated-thyroid-carcinoma-the-tracheoesophageal-common-party-wall/) - The tracheoesophageal common party wall.
- [Vagal Schwannomas of the Head & Neck](https://thancfoundation.org/vagal-schwannomas-of-the-head-and-neck-a-comprehensive-review-and-a-novel-approach-to-preserving-vocal-cord-innervation-and-function/) - A comprehensive review and a novel approach to preserving vocal cord innervation and function.
- [Neurologic Function Sparing Surgical Management of Vagal Schwannomas](https://thancfoundation.org/a-novel-approach-to-neurologic-function-sparing-surgical-management-of-vagal-schwannomas-continuous-intraoperative-nerve-monitoring-of-the-laryngeal-adductor-reflex/) - A novel approach: continuous intraoperative nerve monitoring of the laryngeal adductor reflex.
- [Effects of Jaw Exercise Intervention Timing on Outcomes](https://thancfoundation.org/effects-of-jaw-exercise-intervention-timing-on-outcomes-following-oral-and-oropharyngeal-cancer-surgery-pilot-study/) - A pilot study following oral & oropharyngeal cancer surgery.
- [Differential Diagnosis Under the Microscope](https://thancfoundation.org/differential-diagnosis-under-the-microscope-crystalloid-granuloma-of-the-parotid-gland/) - Crystalloid granuloma of the parotid gland.
- [Incongruent Radiographic Indication of Calvarial Metastatic Diploic Space Invasion](https://thancfoundation.org/incongruent-radiographic-indication-of-calvarial-metastatic-diploic-space-invasion-with-absent-histologic-findings-in-a-patient-with-basal-cell-carcinoma-of-the-scalp-2/) - Absent histologic findings in a patient with basal cell carcinoma of the scalp.
- [Negative Pressure Wound Therapy](https://thancfoundation.org/the-use-of-negative-pressure-wound-therapy-in-the-primary-setting-for-high-risk-head-and-neck-surgery/) - Used in in the primary setting for high-risk head and neck surgery.
- [Stair-Step Tracheal Repair](https://thancfoundation.org/stair-step-tracheal-repair-surgical-technique/) - A surgical technique.
- [Multifocal Parotid Oncocytic Cystadenomatosis](https://thancfoundation.org/multifocal-parotid-oncocytic-cystadenomatosis-a-rare-process-that-can-mimic-malignancy/) - A rare process that can mimic malignancy.
- [Giving Tuesday](https://thancfoundation.org/giving-tuesday-2019/) - You can make a lasting impact on cancer research and the improvement of patient care. THANC is making a difference, but our fight is far from over.
- [Giving Tuesday](https://thancfoundation.org/giving-tuesday-2015/) - #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media.
- [THANC Supporters Make a Difference in Their Communities - Part 4](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-supporters-make-a-difference-in-their-communities-part-4/) - Show your Support: Attend the Annual Check-Up from the Neck Up Benefit to Take Place September 26, 2015. Four years ago, Caitlyn Hendrie's grandmother, Joan Burgess passed away from anaplastic thyroid cancer—a rare, fatal thyroid disease. Caitlyn found out about the THANC Foundation shortly thereafter. When she approached us via email she wanted to organize
- [THANC Supporters Make a Difference in Their Communities - Part 1](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-supporters-make-a-difference-in-their-communities-part-1/) - Team THANC to join in a Halloween half-marathon and relay in memory of Joseph A. Russo on October 18, 2015 in Morris Township, NJ: organized by Superhero Events. Superhero Events specializes in planning, promoting, and directing running races in NJ. Their mission is to hold creative, enjoyable, and rewarding events available to any person, of
- [THANC Supporters Make a Difference in Their Communities - Part 2](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-supporters-make-a-difference-in-their-communities-part-2/) - Part 1: Halloween Half-Marathon and Relay in Memory of Joseph A. Russo Part 3: THANC Supporter Completes Citizen Leadership and Social Change Project Part 4: The Annual Check-Up from the Neck Up Benefit
- [THANC Supporters Make a Difference in Their Communities - Part 3](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-supporters-make-a-difference-in-their-communities-part-3/) - Part 1: Halloween Half-Marathon and Relay in Memory of Joseph A. Russo Part 2: Thyroid Cancer Survivor, Catherine Cazzari, Shares Her Story Part 4: The Annual Check-Up from the Neck Up Benefit
- [Shoepeg Corn Salad](https://thancfoundation.org/shoepeg-corn-salad/) - Not only is this low-iodine recipe easy to make, it's delicious too! #FoodyFriday
- [Eyal Robenshtok](https://thancfoundation.org/eyal-robenshtok/) - Dr. Eyal Robenshtok is an endocrinologist and thyroid cancer specialist at the Rabin Medical Center, and heads the thyroid cancer service at the Davidoff Cancer Center in Israel. Dr. Robenshtok’s research focuses on individualized, risk-stratified management of thyroid cancer. When Dr. Robenshtok started his endocrinology fellowship in 2009, there were new guidelines on thyroid cancer
- [The Use of Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) to Increase the Quality of Life of Patients](https://thancfoundation.org/the-use-of-transoral-robotic-surgery-tors-to-increase-the-quality-of-life-of-patients-2/) - The incidence of viral-related cancers of the throat has dramatically increased. Historically, chemoradiotherapy has been used to treat these cancers. However, there are side effects to treatment We have completed a study examining the use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) to manage difficult-to-access tumors that normally require large surgeries. TORS involves the use of a
- [Prospective Instrumental Evaluation of Swallowing, Tongue Function and QOL Measures following Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Alone Without Adjuvant Therapy](https://thancfoundation.org/prospective-instrumental-evaluation-of-swallowing-tongue-function-and-qol-measures-following-transoral-robotic-surgery-tors-alone-without-adjuvant-therapy/) - Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) has been utilized to deintensify treatment. Thus far, no studies have measured swallow safety and efficiency, or assessed the functional impact of TORS alone. This study concludes that careful identification of patients can result in excellent outcomes following TORS. Lazarus CL, Ganz C, Ru M, Miles BA, Kotz T, Chai RL
- [Charitable Giving and Your Estate Plan](https://thancfoundation.org/charitable-giving-estate-plan/) - There are many ways to remember the THANC Foundation or your other favorite charities in your estate plan, ranging from the simple to the complex. Doing so allows charities like THANC to carry on with their important work and can result in valuable benefits for your estate and your heirs. The most common way to
- [Objective and subjective hyposalivation after treatment for head and neck cancer: Long term outcomes](https://thancfoundation.org/objective-and-subjective-hyposalivation-after-treatment-for-head-and-neck-cancer-long-term-outcomes/) - This study examined saliva weight over time and its association with diet and patient-rated swallowing, dry mouth, sticky saliva, and distorted sense of taste in head and neck cancer (HNCA) patients treated with surgery plus chemoradiotherapy (CRT). The study concluded that saliva weight correlated with diet, eating quality, and taste perception, and worsened post-treatment across
- [The Impact of Time After Radiation Treatment on Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Enrolled in a Swallowing Therapy Program](https://thancfoundation.org/the-impact-of-time-after-radiation-treatment-on-dysphagia-in-head-and-neck-cancer-patients-enrolled-in-a-swallowing-therapy-program/) - Swallowing dysfunction after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer can be devastating. This study showed that beginning a swallowing therapy program within 1 year of radiotherapy completion leads to more consistent improvement in quality of life and diet performance compared to if therapy were started later. Van Daele DJ, Langmore SE, Krisciunas GP, Lazarus CL,
- [Lisa A. Orloff](https://thancfoundation.org/lisa-a-orloff/) - Dr. Lisa Orloff is an Otolaryngologist—Head and Neck Surgeon at Stanford, and she is Director of the Endocrine Head and Neck Surgery Program and the Stanford Thyroid Tumor Program within the Stanford Cancer Center. Dr. Orloff was specially trained in microvascular and laryngeal surgical techniques, and is an expert in using ultrasonography to diagnose and
- [Profile in Courage: Michael Kurdilla](https://thancfoundation.org/profile-courage-michael-kurdilla/) - In autumn, 2004, as she had every fall for the past eleven years, Roseann Kurdilla called Dr. Mark Urken’s office to make an appointment for her husband, Michael. To her surprise, Dr. Urken said that he no longer needed to see Michael for follow-up, as he was NED (showing “No Evidence of Disease.”) The Kurdillas were surprised, having assumed that visits to their physician would continue well into the future. Their relationship with Dr. Urken had grown close over the past decade.
- [THANC Welcomes Cindy Ganz to the Institute for Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-welcomes-cindy-ganz-to-the-institute-for-head-and-neck-and-thyroid-cancer/) - We are very pleased to announce the addition of Cindy Ganz, MS, speech-language pathologist to the Institute for Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer, Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel. Ms. Ganz worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Speech and Hearing Department, Department of Surgery, for the past 13 years. She brings extensive expertise working with patients treated for head and neck cancer, including those who have undergone partial and total laryngectomy, oral cancer surgery or chemoradiotherapy as primary treatment.
- [THANC the Cook](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-the-cook/) - Last spring our former board member, Carmela Sagendorf approached THANC with a novel idea. She wanted to create a cookbook, the proceeds from which would benefit the Foundation. Carmela along with dedicated volunteer, Carol Graybeal and Foundation staff collaborated to refine and publish a collection of healthy and delicious recipes.
- [Update: Thyroid Cancer Care Collaborative](https://thancfoundation.org/update-thyroid-cancer-care-collaborative/) - The Thyroid Care Collaborative (TCC) wrapped up 2014 as its biggest year yet and by the time this newsletter is printed we will have surpassed our first goal of entering more than 1000 patient records in the system.
- [Congratulations: Eliza Dewey](https://thancfoundation.org/congratulations-eliza-dewey/) - We are pleased to announce that Eliza, a former Research Associate has accepted a position in the TCCC as Outreach Coordinator.
- [THANC Supporters Make a Difference in their Communities](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-supporters-make-difference-communities/) - We are always amazed by the generosity of our supporters. Here are a few standouts from 2015!
- [A Starry Night Gala](https://thancfoundation.org/starry-night-gala/) - On November 5th 2015 we celebrated 12 years of success in the fight against thyroid, head & neck cancers. We also took this opportunity to honor our heroes at “A Starry Night” Gala at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Chris Cuomo, anchor of CNN’s “New Day” was the Master of Ceremonies.
- [High Impact Articles from Thyroid Journal](https://thancfoundation.org/high-impact-articles-thyroid-journal/) - Thyroid journal has just released its “High-Impact Articles” list from its April 2016 issue. Among these high-impact articles are two publications written and coordinated by the THANC Foundation.
- [IRA Rollover Provision Extended and Made Permanent Law](https://thancfoundation.org/ira-rollover-provision-extended-made-permanent-law/) - The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) permitted individuals to roll over up to $100,000 from an individual retirement account (IRA) directly to a qualifying charity without recognizing the assets transferred to the qualifying charity as income. While this initial provision expired on December 31, 2007, it has been extended several times. On December 18,
- [Dr. Sergei Koralov: A Profile in Courage](https://thancfoundation.org/dr-sergei-koralov-profile-courage/) - They call it the most grueling one-day sporting event in the world, and only those who cross the finish line can lay claim to the title “Ironman.” Nobody would have thought Sergei Koralov among the finishers at the 2016 Lake Placid Ironman—especially not those who saw him immobilized by a recurrent cancer. But Koralov has made a life of shattering expectations and beating the odds.
- [Research Update: 2016 Year-in-Review](https://thancfoundation.org/research-update-2016-year-review/) - Functional Assessments Since inception of the Thyroid Head and Neck Research Center (THNRC) in November, 2009, 1,031 patients have agreed to participate in THANC studies. In addition, 1,670 functional assessments of voice, speech, tongue function, swallowing and quality of life have been conducted. Patients have been seen both pre- and post-treatment and patients have
- [Meet Our Speech Pathologists: Cindy Ganz, SLP and Cathy Lazarus, PhD](https://thancfoundation.org/meet-speech-pathologists-cindy-ganz-slp-cathy-lazarus-phd/) - On this #WomenCrushWednesday we interviewed THANC’s speech pathologists Cindy Ganz, SLP and Cathy Lazarus, PhD. The research they do is key to fulfilling part of our mission. What drew you to speech pathology? CG: I met this one woman who is a child language specialist and she was just this great, brilliant, funny, smart, mad
- [Humans of THANC: Donna Joyner, NCT](https://thancfoundation.org/humans-thanc-donna-joyner-nct/) - For #FanGirlFriday, we interviewed Nurse Care Technician (NCT), Donna Joyner, a vital player in showing our patients the best care and treatment. Why did you decide to pursue becoming an NCT? Dealing with people and patients is rewarding, and I like making a difference in people’s lives. So, I thought, if I can get a
- [Humans of THANC: Ansley Roche, MD](https://thancfoundation.org/humans-thanc-ansley-roche-md/) - For #FanGirlFriday, we interviewed THANC’s current surgical fellow, Ansley Roche, MD. How did you get into medicine? In high school, I had this great AP Biology teacher who cared and really saw the wonder in the everyday—it was infectious. I ended up doing well in the class, so I began searching for a way to
- [Foody Friday: Low-Iodine Pasta Salad Recipe](https://thancfoundation.org/foody-friday-low-iodine-pasta-salad-recipe/) - Foody Friday is back with another scrumptious summer recipe! Best of all, this flavorful recipe is low-iodine and thyroid healthy! (c/o ThyCa Inc.)
- [Foody Friday: Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables](https://thancfoundation.org/foody-friday-baked-ziti-summer-vegetables/) - Let's celebrate fresh fruit and veggie month with a delicious, head & neck friendly recipe!
- [Banana-Berry Smoothie](https://thancfoundation.org/banana-berry-smoothie/) - Check out this berry delicious smoothie recipe! A healthy, head & neck friendly recipe that is perfect for a hot summer day. #FoodyFriday
- [Bruschetta](https://thancfoundation.org/bruschetta/) - Want to fool your dinner guests into thinking you are a master chef? Check out this easy, thyroid friendly Bruschetta recipe! #FoodyFriday
- [Mee Suah Soup](https://thancfoundation.org/mee-suah-soup/) - In the Chinese culture, Mee Suah soup signifies long life. Give this tasty, head & neck friendly recipe a try! #FoodyFriday
- [THANC Makes a Hole in One at Old Oaks Golf Outing](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-makes-hole-one-old-oaks-golf-outing/) - Our sincere thanks to the donors who contributed to making this event possible. We can’t give enough credit to the many people who gave of their time and their resources. A special thank you to Steve Paridis and Andrew Friedwald who are on THANC’s Board of Directors for co-chairing the New York Golf Outing at
- [Running for a Cure](https://thancfoundation.org/running-cure/) - On a fall day in 2015 I received a call from my dad saying "I think I have an enlarged lymph node on one side of my neck." Fast forward: he was diagnosed with Stage 3 Throat Cancer (on the base of tongue). My dad never smoked, ate well and exercised regularly—who would have imagined!? We were quickly set up with a treatment plan…
- [Bill Brummel](https://thancfoundation.org/bill-brummel/) - “In his song Anthem, Leonard Cohen said: ‘There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets through.’ When I was at my emotional lowest, fellow support group members helped guide me to that sliver of light. In turn, the light helped illuminate my path forward. I’m forever grateful for that gift, and to the people who gave it to me.” —Bill
- [Did I Hear you Correctly? Your Thyroid is in Your Arm?](https://thancfoundation.org/did-i-hear-you-correctly-your-thyroid-is-in-your-arm/) - The THANC Foundation is currently involved in the advancement of a groundbreaking surgical procedure in which the thyroid is removed from the neck and safely transplanted into the forearm. Transplanting the thyroid allows for a head and neck cancer patient to receive necessary radiation therapy without the risk of impairing thyroid function. While this procedure
- [Hypnotherapy and Radiotherapy: Where Do They Intersect?](https://thancfoundation.org/hypnotherapy-and-radiotherapy-where-do-they-intersect/) - The THANC Foundation is currently involved in a unique pilot study examining an alternative method of pain relief—hypnosis. Doctors want to know if hypnosis could be a palliative care option for head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. If we can safely substitute hypnosis for prescription opioids, then we can help reduce their use thereby
- [How to Create a Facebook Fundraiser](https://thancfoundation.org/how-to-create-a-facebook-fundraiser/) - Facebook has made it easy to dedicate your birthday to a nonprofit you care about. Check out these simple steps!
- [Diagnosing Cancer Using Artificial Intelligence](https://thancfoundation.org/diagnosing-cancer-using-artificial-intelligence/) - To define the behavior of a patient’s cancer, pathologists often look at the interface between cancerous and healthy cells. This interface is called the “Pattern of Invasion.” By defining a patient’s Pattern of Invasion, physicians can design patient-specific treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. However, the identification of cancer cells can vary among different pathologists.
- [Disease Maps & Feedback Loops](https://thancfoundation.org/disease-maps-feedback-loops/) - Thyroid cancer patients are diagnosed and evaluated by multiple physicians across many different institutions. As a result, vital communication is lost between physicians, thus hindering their ability to provide the best quality of care. Electronic health records, like the Thyroid Care Collaborative (TCC), improve the accuracy and quality of disease-specific care by enhancing inter-physician communication.
- [Computer-Assisted Dental Rehabilitation After Jaw Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/computer-assisted-dental-rehabilitation-after-jaw-reconstruction/) - After jaw reconstruction, restoring a patient's ability to comfortably eat and speak is vital to restoring their quality of life. Computer-assisted dental rehabilitation is an innovation that allows doctors to map exactly where to install dental implants before the surgical procedure begins. THANC-affiliated physicians were pioneers in developing these techniques. The results are enhanced surgical
- [Virtual 3D Surgical Planning](https://thancfoundation.org/virtual-3d-surgical-planning/) - Reconstructive surgery is the standard of care when oral cancer invades the facial bone structure. These complex operations have seen great advancements in recent decades. The next step of innovation is computer-assisted surgical planning, which allows surgeons to virtually plan, practice, and fine-tune the entire reconstructive procedure before ever stepping foot into the operating room.
- [Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Papillary Thyroid Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/active-surveillance-for-low-risk-papillary-thyroid-cancer/) - The recent rise in the incidence of thyroid cancer is due to the increase in identification of low-risk papillary thyroid cancers. Most of these small, low-risk thyroid cancers (tumors < 1 cm) do not grow or grow very slowly. A new management strategy for low-risk thyroid cancers, called Active Surveillance, may be the optimal first
- [Predicting a Tumor's Pattern of Invasion](https://thancfoundation.org/predicting-a-tumors-pattern-of-invasion/) - A surgeon, uncertain of the severity of their patient’s disease, can be faced with a number of difficult decisions. The goal of this study is to find out the best methods for predicting and determining how far cancer has invaded the jaw bone—hopefully, improving surgical planning and post-surgical treatment. Researchers will look at the predictive
- [Skip Metastases: an Unusual Pathological Pathway](https://thancfoundation.org/skip-metastases-an-unusual-pathological-pathway/) - This unique case series reports on two patients with isolated recurrence following previous treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The study explores the incidence and clinical relevance of “skip metastases” – the discontinuous spread of malignancy – as well as the possible influence of prior treatment on the pathological progression of OSCC. Rosalie A,
- [A Rare Case Study: Isolated Cervical Origin of the Right Subclavian Artery](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-case-study-isolated-cervical-origin-of-the-right-subclavian-artery/) - Based on an extensive literature search, our patient is the first case of a cervical origin of the right subclavian artery (CORSA) without any other detectable cardiovascular anomalies or genetic evidence of DiGeorge Syndrome. Our team of researchers and medical professionals explore this rare case of isolated CORSA, discussing the development and possible genetic basis
- [A Decade in Review: Fibula Free Flap for Mandibular Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/a-decade-in-review-fibula-free-flap-for-mandibular-reconstruction/) - This study, the first of its kind, aims to describe the trends pertaining to the use of fibula free flap for mandibular reconstruction during the past decade. THANC identified 85 publications during a systematic review spanning from January 1, 2005 until December 31, 2014. Most notably, we observed a steady and significant increase in the
- [Open or Closed Treatment of Adult Condylar Fractures?](https://thancfoundation.org/open-or-closed-treatment-of-adult-condylar-fractures/) - This perspective piece aimed to provide an unbiased review and best practice protocol for one of greatest debates within maxillofacial trauma – open versus closed treatment of adult condylar fractures. After extensive research, we concluded based on sound evidence that open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) leads to better functional and subjective outcomes in most condylar
- [Technology in Medicine: Informed Consent via an Interactive Multimedia Format](https://thancfoundation.org/technology-in-medicine-informed-consent-via-an-interactive-multimedia-format/) - In stride with the evolution of technology, utilization of multimedia formats for delivering patient education has steadily increased. For example, we are interested in developing pre-recorded videos that are comprehendible, portable, interactive and provide the patient with knowledge of informed consent. The key concern remains, however, the ability for the patient to retain such information
- [Key Considerations in Unfavorable Microsurgical Head and Neck Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/key-considerations-in-unfavorable-microsurgical-head-and-neck-reconstruction/) - In this article, the THANC Foundation founder and chief medical advisor, Dr. Mark L. Urken, along with former THANC fellow and current attending at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Ilya Likhterov, review the lessons learned, and the key considerations for optimizing results when performing reconstruction in a patient with a previous history of head and
- [Rich Martin](https://thancfoundation.org/rich-martin/) - "I’ve seen both sides of cancer. On one hand, I know cancer to be pure evil as I have watched it impact many of my family members, but at the same time I wouldn’t want to change what I’ve been through, as I think I came out stronger on the other side."
- [THANC the Cook cookbook](https://thancfoundation.org/thanc-the-cook-cookbook/) - Patients can have a difficult time maintaining a healthy diet. So, it's important to us that patients have as many nutritious and simple-to-make food options as possible.
- [David De La Fuente](https://thancfoundation.org/david-de-la-fuente/) - "Don’t underestimate the power of your own hands to take ownership over your care. Be bold in ensuring that you get the care that you need."
- [A Tricky Diagnosis: a Rare Case of Myofibroma](https://thancfoundation.org/a-tricky-diagnosis-a-rare-case-of-myofibroma/) - Myofibroma is a rare, abnormal growth occurring in the head and neck of primarily infants and children. Although benign, the rapid growth pattern of myofibromas often leads to suspicion for malignancy creating potential for unnecessary and overaggressive surgical excision. This article presents a unique case of myofibroma in hopes of emphasizing the importance of accurate
- [Lori Paparteys](https://thancfoundation.org/lori-paparteys/) - "The cancer journey is a hard one, but with positive thinking and good friends to help us through, anyone with thyroid cancer can give cancer one heck of a fight."
- [Clinical Dillema: Understaging Recurrent Glottic Squamous Cell Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/clinical-dillema-understaging-recurrent-glottic-squamous-cell-carcinoma/) - Due to post-radiation fibrosis, edema, and an aggressive, unpredictable growth pattern, the clinical staging of recurrent glottic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) presents a dilemma for head and neck cancer surgeons. By presenting a case report on a patient with recurrent glottic SCC that was clinically and radiographically under-staged, the THANC Foundation aims to discuss potential
- [Vanessa Steil](https://thancfoundation.org/vanessa-steil/) - "Sometimes, when we think that something is the end of the world, it turns out to be the beginning."
- [Cat Cazzari](https://thancfoundation.org/cat-cazzari/) - "To anyone else going through a similar experience, I hope to assure you that you are not alone. Know that there are other people going through similar struggles."
- [Lindsey Van Parys](https://thancfoundation.org/lindsey-van-parys/) - "I choose to be happy. I choose to stay positive through all this crazy stress."
- [Radiology Challenge: Rare Simultaneous Odontogenic Lesions](https://thancfoundation.org/radiology-challenge-rare-simultaneous-odontogenic-lesions/) - In this case report, THANC presents an extraordinary simultaneous occurrence of two rare tumors (ameloblastoma and keratocystic odontogenic) in the maxilla of a 41-year old gentleman. By doing so, we aim to describe the differences in the radiological appearance of these lesions – an otherwise challenging diagnostic task. Sami P. Moubayed MD, Azita Khorsandi MD,
- [Abby Melendez](https://thancfoundation.org/abby-melendez/) - "Though it was one of the most difficult experiences of my life, my thyroid cancer, set me on this amazing path and I am so thankful to be able to give back to a community that has given me so much."
- [The Thyroid Care Collaborative](https://thancfoundation.org/the-thyroid-care-collaborative/) - Anything that can empower patients to ask informed questions when they visit their doctor is a good thing, and the TCC videos have proven to be something that can do just that.
- [Reoperation Following Adult Tonsillectomy](https://thancfoundation.org/reoperation-following-adult-tonsillectomy/) - Though tonsillectomy remains a common procedure, a majority of the literature focuses on the pediatric population. The THANC Foundation aims to evaluate the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program’s database for adult tonsillectomy cases in order to assess the incidence of reoperation and to determine whether the patient or the procedural characteristics
- [Caitlyn Bomalaski](https://thancfoundation.org/caitlyn-bomalaski/) - Caitlyn & Karen are vibrant, enterprising women whose hope and strength inspire a community to rally around them. Their tireless efforts and tremendous endurance show that it only takes a bit of willpower and a big heart to achieve outstanding results.
- [Penny Aicardi](https://thancfoundation.org/penny-aicardi/) - “If you have been recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer don’t let people’s attitude about this being the “good cancer” dictate your mood. You are going through something that most people have not been through. It’s okay to be scared!”
- [Jim Davis](https://thancfoundation.org/jim-davis/) - "Many of the people around me were going through much harder times. To anyone fighting this battle: Enjoy your life and don’t be afraid of the uncontrollable!"
- [Adrienne Asher](https://thancfoundation.org/adrienne-asher/) - “I like to say that after cancer, everything else is a cake walk. Now I can have my cake and eat it too!”
- [Ashley Cooley](https://thancfoundation.org/ashley-cooley/) - "When you’re feeling down listen to music, go on a bike ride or a run, pick up an extra shift at work. Take your mind off the cancer."
- [A Unique Case: Pediatric Desmoid Fibromatosis of the Parapharyngeal Space](https://thancfoundation.org/a-unique-case-pediatric-desmoid-fibromatosis-of-the-parapharyngeal-space/) - The THANC Foundation aims to provide an overview of diagnosis and management of pediatric head and neck fibromatosis by presenting a rare case of one our own patients. This is the largest desmoid tumor of the parapharyngeal space in the youngest patient described in the literature. Zhong Zheng, MD, Adrienne C. Jordan, MD, Alyssa M. Hackett, MD, Raymond L. Chai, MD
- [Anaplastic Thyroid Drug Combo](https://thancfoundation.org/anaplastic-thyroid-drug-combo/) - “This approval demonstrates that targeting the same molecular pathway in diverse diseases is an effective way to expedite the development of treatments that may help more patients.” —Richard Pazdur, MD, director of the FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence
- [Christina LaValley](https://thancfoundation.org/christina-lavalley/) - "The hope that I can help others that have gone who are dealing with the same thing. My one piece of advice for someone finding out they have thyroid cancer is to stay true to yourself and remain positive. Don't let this damper your light. You got this."
- [Three-Staged Laryngeal Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/three-staged-laryngeal-reconstruction/) - Despite its impact on the patient quality of life, a total laryngectomy remains the definitive approach for recurrent and persistent glottic cancer following failed radiation therapy. Using a single-surgeon retrospective case series, THANC aims to describe a three-stage method of laryngeal reconstruction to address unique challenges of operating on radiation recurrent or persistent cancer. Moustafa
- [Jessica Yancey](https://thancfoundation.org/jessica-yancey/) - "Positivity! That is the best thing you can do when dealing with cancer or that was my outlook. It will help you so much in your journey and others will see that and in return that will inspire them!"
- [Active Surveillance](https://thancfoundation.org/active-surveillance-2018/) - A new management strategy for low-risk thyroid cancers, called Active Surveillance, may be the optimal first line of treatment for adult patients with low-risk thyroid cancers.
- [Melissa Sciortino](https://thancfoundation.org/melissa-sciortino/) - "Time will tell if I can beat this thing for good. Until then, I live for my daughter. I will spend every day of my life protecting my sweet angel who saved mine."
- [Damian Michelle Franko](https://thancfoundation.org/damian-michelle-franko/) - “Acceptance is what allowed me to live my life as I always have, not letting cancer bring me down. I accepted cancer in my life with open arms because it is a part of me whether I like it or not. It is a part of my life now. To be accepting of what comes into your life when you have no control over it is a humbling feeling. It allows you to can keep living, smiling, loving, healing, hoping, praying, feeling, and fighting to the end.”
- [Dr. Erich Voigt](https://thancfoundation.org/dr-erich-voigt/) - While watching an episode of “Beachfront Bargain Hunt,” Dr. Erich Voigt, a New York-based otolaryngologist – head and neck surgeon, noticed a small lump on the neck of a woman featured on the program. Motivated by his concern for the young woman, he took to social media to find her.
- [Comprehensive Surveillance: Surgical Manipulation of Usual Drainage Pathways](https://thancfoundation.org/comprehensive-surviellance-surgical-manipulation-of-usual-drainage-pathways/) - In many cases, patients who undergo extensive treatment for metastatic oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) will exhibit alterations to drainage pathways in the head and neck as a result of surgical manipulation. For this reason, THANC presents two unusual cases of OSCC to the level 6 nodal compartment in order to emphasize the importance of
- [Brittney Block](https://thancfoundation.org/brittney-block/) - "Cancer took my thyroid, but it did not take my will to live; it only made it stronger."
- [Beth Holliday](https://thancfoundation.org/beth-holliday/) - "A high survival rate does NOT mean that thyroid cancer does NOT need support or proper follow up! I urge everyone – young and old to check their necks in the month of September and ongoing!"
- [A Surgical Solution to Trismus in Patients After Desmoid Tumor Excision](https://thancfoundation.org/a-surgical-solution-to-trismus-in-patients-after-desmoid-tumor-excision/) - A common consequence of surgical management for oral desmoid tumors is trimus, or limited jaw movement. THANC presents a case in which a parascapular free tissue transfer allowed for the successful release of severe trismus in one pediatric patient following surgical excision of a desmoid tumor in the deep facial space. Meghan B. Crawley MS,
- [The Research of Dr. Margie Brandwein-Weber & Dr. Scott Doyle](https://thancfoundation.org/dr-margie-brandwein-webers-research/) - Estimation can become particularly difficult when examining many slides from larger tumors, as the cancer’s appearance can differ from one region to another. Artificial intelligence could reduce this subjectivity and improve accuracy of classification.
- [Valley Children’s Hospital](https://thancfoundation.org/valley-childrens-hospital/) - The researchers hope to use an interesting study to create guidelines which could help reduce the length of hospital stays, the frequency of laboratory tests, hospital costs and the overall number of patients requiring treatment with oral calcium.
- [A Rare Case: Intraoral Sebaceous Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-case-intraoral-sebaceous-carcinoma/) - THANC presents an incredibly rare case of intraoral sebaceous carcinoma—only the tenth case of the disease in the world literature to date. We analyze the clinical presentation, pathology, histology, and genetic testing for a single case study and review relevant literature. Meghan E. Rowe BA, Azita S. Khorsandi MD, Grant R. Urken, Bruce M. Wenig
- [3D Preoperative Planning: Key to a Successful Transoral Mandibulectomy](https://thancfoundation.org/3d-preoperative-planning-key-to-a-successful-transoral-mandibulectomy/) - THANC presents a difficult case of a transoral mandibulectomy and osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction. While this surgery is a safe and effective option for avoiding facial scars, it remains technically challenging and requires meticulous preoperative planning. We aim to describe the interesting clinical case and the impact of three-dimensional virtual planning. Adam S. Jacobson MD,
- [Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: an Efficacious Treatment for Dysphagia?](https://thancfoundation.org/neuromuscular-electrical-stimulation-an-efficacious-treatment-for-dysphagia/) - Although local tumor control and mortality rates of head and neck cancer have improved tremendously, the elimination of cancer can have devastating consequences such as the inability to eat and swallow normally. Over a twelve week double-blind, randomized controlled trial, the THANC Foundation aimed to investigate the efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), a highly
- [Amy Woo #ThankfulThursday](https://thancfoundation.org/amy-woo-thankfulthursday/) - “I am proud of myself for getting through this. I can now say I'm a thyroid cancer survivor! Now many years later, I continue to be cancer-free and hope sharing my story can help others.”
- [Upright Versus Supine Positions With Videofluoroscopic in Healthy Subjects](https://thancfoundation.org/upright-versus-supine-positions-with-videofluoroscopic-in-healthy-subjects/) - Most of our current knowledge base on abnormal swallow mechanics is derived from videofluoroscopic (VFS) and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), however, no study has directly compared swallowing in upright and supine positions using VFS in healthy subjects. In this article, the THANC Foundation reports on the differences in normal oropharyngeal swallowing in the
- [Effect of Temporary Vocal Fold Injection Medialization on the Rate of Permanent Medialization Laryngoplasty](https://thancfoundation.org/effect-of-temporary-vocal-fold-injection-medialization-on-the-rate-of-permanent-medialization-laryngoplasty/) - In patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP), injury to the vagus nerve or the recurrent laryngeal branch results in loss of functional vocal fold mobility. Temporary injection medialization can be performed to improve glottic closure while waiting for spontaneous recovery of motion or voice. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to determine the
- [Dysphagia: Age-Related Atrophy of Pharyngeal Muscles](https://thancfoundation.org/dysphagia-age-related-atrophy-of-pharyngeal-muscles/) - Loss of muscle mass and strength is often cited as a potential mechanism underlying the age-related deterioration of swallowing. In this study, the THANC Foundation aims to explore this phenomenon in the pharynx, specifically, by measuring the pharyngeal wall thickness and central cavity in young versus old women. Sonja M. Molfenter, M. R. Amin, R.
- [Effect of Orogastric Tubes on Aspiration and Recommendations for Oral Feeding](https://thancfoundation.org/effect-of-orogastric-tubes-on-aspiration-and-recommendations-for-oral-feeding/) - It is unknown if the presence of an orogastric (OG) tube results in increased oropharyngeal dysphagia and aspiration risk. The purposes of the present investigation were to determine what effect, if any, the presence of an OG tube has on the incidence of anterograde aspiration and if diet recommendations can be made for patients who
- [A Rare Case Study: Leiomyoma of the Sternothyroid Muscle](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-case-study-leiomyoma-of-the-sternothyroid-muscle/) - Leiomyomas are benign, soft-tissue tumors of smooth muscle origin that account for a very low percentage of all head and neck tumors. To the best of our knowledge, we present the first case of leiomyoma arising in the sternothyroid muscle. We advise that physicians and pathologists include leiomyomas as a possible diagnosis for calcified soft
- [Novel Use of Unilateral Galeopericranial Flaps for Sino-orbital Cutaneous Fistulas](https://thancfoundation.org/novel-use-of-unilateral-galeopericranial-flaps-for-sino-orbital-cutaneous-fistulas/) - Sino-orbital cutaneous fistulas are a well-documented complication of orbital exenteration and sinonasal carcinoma resection. Challenges to successful closure of this common complication include complex anatomy, communication with sinonasal mucosa, persistent mucopurulent drainage, compromised wound healing due to previous irradiation, and wound infection. THANC describes a novel approach for closure of sino-orbital cutaneous fistulas in two
- [Subscapular Free Flap: a Retrospective Chart Review](https://thancfoundation.org/subscapular-free-flap-a-retrospective-chart-review/) - This retrospective chart review from 2004 to 2012 is the largest case series to date in which the THANC Foundation examined all patients who underwent the subscapular system of free flaps for head and neck reconstruction. With an overall success rate of 98%, we found that the subscapular free flap is an excellent option to
- [An Interesting Clinical Problem-solving Case: a Malignant Carotid Body Tumor](https://thancfoundation.org/an-interesting-clinical-problem-solving-case-a-malignant-carotid-body-tumor/) - In line with our initiative to educate both the patient and the clinician, THANC presents an uncommon and intriguing case of a malignant carotid body tumor (CBT) in the Clinical Problem Solving section of JAMA. This section of the journal is designed to develop practical clinical problem-solving skills as this is an important professional endeavor
- [A Rare Case Report: Colonic-type Adenocarcinoma of the Base of the Tongue](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-case-report-colonic-type-adenocarcinoma-of-the-base-of-the-tongue/) - Lingual adenocarcinomas (ADC), either primary or metastatic to the tongue are extraordinarily rare neoplasms. Two cases of primary colonic-type adenocarcinomas of the base of the tongue were recently reported for the first time in the English literature. THANC presents an additional case of lingual intestinal-type adenocarcinoma and discuss the clinicopathologic features and histogenetic aspects of
- [Tumor Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and EGFR PY1068 are Independent Prognostic Indicators for Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/tumor-epidermal-growth-factor-receptor-and-egfr-py1068-are-independent-prognostic-indicators-for-head-and-neck-squamous-cell-carcinoma/) - Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) has been recognized as contributing to head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) development and progression, but the prognostic value of many specific EGFR molecular characteristics have not been evaluated alone or in combination. This study was carried out by THANC to define the relationship between EGFR gene amplification, gene
- [Validation of the Risk Model](https://thancfoundation.org/validation-of-the-risk-model/) - The Risk Model is the first validated model that is predictive for the important niche group of low-stage Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OCSCC) patients. The current study tests the hypothesis that the Risk Model has added prognostic value for low-stage OCSCC patients. These data can become the basis for predicting which low-stage patients are
- [Long-Term Effects of Injection Laryngoplasty on Voice Quality and Vocal Fold Position](https://thancfoundation.org/long-term-effects-of-injection-laryngoplasty-on-voice-quality-and-vocal-fold-position/) - In recent years, injection laryngoplasty (IL) has become a popular choice for the treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP). Despite the widely accepted belief that IL offers only short-term benefits, recent reports have indicated that this intervention may provide patients with improvement in glottic insufficiency beyond the period of expected material resorption. THANC aims
- [Comprehensive Approach to Restoration of Pharyngeal Stenosis](https://thancfoundation.org/comprehensive-approach-to-restoration-of-pharyngeal-stenosis/) - The treatment for upper aerodigestive tract malignancies with external beam radiation therapy and chemotherapy can serve as a “cure,” yet often give rise to pharyngoesophageal (PE) stenosis, an unwanted side effect of radiation and chemotherapy. To improve communication, compare therapeutic results, and assist in treatment planning, THANC developed a new classification system to describe PE
- [Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring for Dissection of Vagal Nerve Schwannoma](https://thancfoundation.org/intraoperative-nerve-monitoring-for-dissection-of-vagal-nerve-schwannoma/) - Vagal nerve schwannomas are rare benign neural sheath tumors. Multiple treatment options exist including observation, complete tumor excision with nerve transection, and excision with nerve preservation. However, despite the use of microsurgical techniques, there are still several cases in the literature that detail failure to preserve nerve viability. In this article, THANC introduces the use
- [A Rare Case Report: Hypopharyngeal Paraganglioma](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-case-report-hypopharyngeal-paraganglioma/) - Paragangliomas are rare, vascular, and predominantly benign neoplasms that typically arise in the head and neck. Rarely, paragangliomas can occur in the larynx. Only 2 cases of hypopharyngeal paraganglioma have been reported. In this article, the THANC Foundation discusses a case of a hypopharyngeal paraganglioma and reviews the literature concerning laryngopharyngeal paragangliomas. Mehta V, Fischer
- [Tesla Turbo-Flash Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Swallow Physiology](https://thancfoundation.org/tesla-turbo-flash-magnetic-resonance-imaging-of-swallow-physiology/) - Swallowing disorders are common in head and neck cancer patients and have a significant health impact. Unfortunately, despite the significant effects of the disorder, major gaps in our knowledge regarding the normal swallowing mechanism persist. In this article, THANC describes a methodology for obtaining high-quality dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences of the swallow sequence
- [Reverse-Flow Scapular Osteocutaneous Flap for Head & Neck Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/reverse-flow-scapular-osteocutaneous-flap-for-head-neck-reconstruction/) - The scapular osteocutaneous flap can be used for the reconstruction of a variety of head and neck defects. In this case series, THANC describes the use of the reverse-flow scapular osteocutaneous flap in the setting of a vessel-depleted neck as well as operative details, limitations, and outcomes. Zevallos JP ,Urken ML Head & Neck, April
- [Trimodality Management of Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/trimodality-management-of-sinonasal-undifferentiated-carcinoma/) - Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma (SNUC) represents a particularly rare subtype of sinonasal cancer that is highly aggressive. There remain several areas of uncertainty in the management of this disease, including sequencing of the various therapeutic modalities, optimal chemotherapy agents and dosing, and optimal radiation dosing and targets. In this present study, THANC aims to report the outcomes
- [Total Soft Palate Reconstruction Using the Palatal Island and Lateral Pharyngeal Wall Flaps](https://thancfoundation.org/total-soft-palate-reconstruction-using-the-palatal-island-and-lateral-pharyngeal-wall-flaps/) - The palatal island flap has been well described for head and neck cancer reconstruction to repair defects in oropharyngeal sites. In this article THANC reports on the use and advantages of utilizing the palatal island flap in conjunction with the lateral pharyngeal wall flap in a single-staged reconstruction of large soft palate defects. Karle WE,
- [An Alternative Reconstruction for Patients with Extensive Prior Surgery and Radiation](https://thancfoundation.org/an-alternative-reconstruction-for-patients-with-extensive-prior-surgery-and-radiation/) - Patients requiring reconstruction for extensive defects often present after previous neck dissections, large resections, and chemoradiation are often vessel depleted, making the use of a free flap more perilous and challenging to accomplish. We reviewed 3 cases in which extensive prior surgery and radiation precluded the use of traditional recipient vessels in the neck, and
- [Beth Israel Medical Center Experience Using High-Dose-Rate Intraoperative Radiotherapy](https://thancfoundation.org/beth-israel-medical-center-experience-using-high-dose-rate-intraoperative-radiotherapy/) - Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) has been used to improve local disease control in patients with recurrent head and neck cancer. In this article THANC aims to present the Beth Israel Medical Center experience using high-dose-rate intraoperative radiotherapy (HDR-IORT) in the management of recurrent head and neck cancer. Scala LM, Hu K, Urken ML, Jacobson AS, Persky
- [Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Healthy Swallow Physiology](https://thancfoundation.org/dynamic-magnetic-resonance-imaging-of-healthy-swallow-physiology/) - Swallowing disorders are common in head and neck cancer patients and have a significant health impact. Unfortunately, despite the significance of the disorder, major gaps in our knowledge regarding the normal swallowing mechanism persist. In this article THANC aims to implement dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) to visualize the pharynx and upper esophageal segment in
- [Scapular Free Flap Harvest Site: the Radiographic Post-Operative Appearances](https://thancfoundation.org/scapular-free-flap-harvest-site-the-radiographic-post-operative-appearances/) - Scapular free flap harvesting for oral cavity cancer reconstruction is an increasingly used and versatile option. In our review, however, very few radiologists reported the surgical scapular defects. In this article THANC aims to increase radiologists’ familiarity with these defects, which may provide clinical information and possibly contribute to detection of complications. DK Powell, F
- [Effects of Flavor on Swallowing Physiology in Head & Neck Cancer Patients](https://thancfoundation.org/effects-of-flavor-on-swallowing-physiology-in-head-neck-cancer-patients/) - Unfortunately, treatment for head and neck cancer can reduce peripheral sensory input and impair oropharyngeal swallow. However, despite the importance of flavors to our appetite, interest, and pleasure in eating, there have been very few studies of the effects of flavors of food on swallowing physiology. In this study, THANC examines the effect of enhanced
- [Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Effortful Swallow](https://thancfoundation.org/magnetic-resonance-imaging-of-the-effortful-swallow/) - Although the physiologic effects of the effortful swallow technique have been studied using videofluoroscopy and manometry, the physiology of the effortful swallow has not been studied using dMRI imaging, which offers the benefit of examining the swallow mechanism temporally with no exposure to ionizing radiation. THANC is the first to evaluate the effects of this
- [Do Comprehensive Head & Neck Radiotherapy Dose-Volume Constraints Apply to Smaller Volumes?](https://thancfoundation.org/do-comprehensive-head-neck-radiotherapy-dose-volume-constraints-apply-to-smaller-volumes/) - Multiple studies report on radiation therapy (RT) dose values that cause permanent radiation-induced dysphagia (RID) and cerebrovascular disease (RICV). The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that the dose values that have been correlated with swallowing and vascular problems are not applicable to patients who are treated with RT-alone for early true
- [A Life-Saving Surgery: Fibular Flap Reconstruction of the Cervical Spine for Repair of Osteoradionecrosis](https://thancfoundation.org/a-life-saving-surgery-fibular-flap-reconstruction-of-the-cervical-spine-for-repair-of-osteoradionecrosis/) - THANC presents a unique case of a combined cervical spine and laryngectomy reconstruction that has not been described in the literature. This innovative, life-saving technique allowed for the successful preservation of neurologic function and resolution of pain for our patient. Daniel K.Powell MD, Adam S. Jacobson MD, Paul L. Kuflik MD, Mark S. Persky MD,
- [Chondromyxoid Fibroma of the Mastoid Portion of the Temporal Bone](https://thancfoundation.org/chondromyxoid-fibroma-of-the-mastoid-portion-of-the-temporal-bone/) - THANC reports a very rare case of a chondromyxoid fibroma of the mastoid portion of the temporal bone in a 38-year-old woman who presented with left-sided hearing loss. We discuss the correlation between the histologic features and findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). Oh, Noeun, MD; Khorsandi, Azita S,
- [Transoral Anatomy of the Tonsillar Fossa and Lateral Pharyngeal Wall](https://thancfoundation.org/transoral-anatomy-of-the-tonsillar-fossa-and-lateral-pharyngeal-wall/) - Transoral robotic assisted surgery (TORS) is becoming increasingly recognized in the management of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC). However, despite the increasing utilization of TORS in resecting oropharyngeal tumors, the medial to lateral anatomic area of the oropharynx is not well described. The THANC Foundation aims at describing the TOR anatomy of the tonsillar fossa and lateral
- [Quality of Life After Management of Osteoradionecrosis of the Mandible](https://thancfoundation.org/quality-of-life-after-management-of-osteoradionecrosis-of-the-mandible/) - Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the mandible is a severe complication of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. In this case series, THANC analyzed their treatment and quality of life (QOL) outcomes over the past 6 years. We found a general lack of improvement in QOL, despite the restoration of an intact mandible, and suspect a
- [Functional Outcomes & Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Chemoradiotherapy](https://thancfoundation.org/functional-outcomes-quality-of-life-in-patients-undergoing-chemoradiotherapy/) - While chemoradiotherapy is an effective form of thyroid cancer treatment, patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy have been found to suffer from various oral complications after treatment. In this prospective study THANC examines the functional outcomes and quality of life in patients after chemoradiotherapy over the first six months post-treatment. C. L. Lazarus, H. Husaini, K. Hu, B.
- [Randomized Clinical Trial Examining the Effects of Tongue Strengthening Exercises](https://thancfoundation.org/randomized-clinical-trial-examining-the-effects-of-tongue-strengthening-exercises/) - Tongue strength is reduced in patients treated with chemoradiotherapy for oral/pharyngeal cancer, however, there have been no studies examining the efficacy of tongue strengthening exercises on tongue strength, swallowing, and quality of life. Led by our very own research director and speech pathologist, Cathy Lazarus, the THANC Foundation performs a randomized clinical trial examining the
- [Danielle Hamarich #ThankfulThursday](https://thancfoundation.org/danielle-hamarich-thankfulthursday/) - "I was worried that I would never be able to be as active as I was prior to surgery. In the years after I have gone on to run many half marathon and even ran the NYC marathon!"
- [Iowa Oral Performance Instrument Investigation in Healthy Adults](https://thancfoundation.org/iowa-oral-performance-instrument-investigation-in-healthy-adults/) - In this article, THANC investigates the reliability of tongue and handgrip strength and endurance measurements in healthy adults using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument. Our team found that tongue and handgrip strength values demonstrate acceptable reliability, but further investigation is needed to reduce sources of variability in tongue endurance measurements. Valerie Adams, Bernice Mathisen, Surinder
- [Transtracheal Approach to Repair of a Tracheo-Colonic Fistula](https://thancfoundation.org/transtracheal-approach-to-repair-of-a-tracheo-colonic-fistula/) - Tracheo-colonic fistula is an extremely rare pathology, and the scarring that develops after a prior esophagectomy makes a traditional lateral approach very difficult. The THANC Foundation presents a case of a tracheo-colonic fistula in which we demonstrate our unique transtracheal approach to repair the trachea. Saral Mehra, MD, MBA, Sophie Scherl, BA, Cathy Lazarus, PhD,
- [Tongue Strength: a Prognostic Factor After Tongue Cancer Surgery?](https://thancfoundation.org/tongue-strength-a-prognostic-factor-after-tongue-cancer-surgery/) - Surgical resection of oral cancer can result in altered speech, swallowing, and quality of life (QOL). To date, the oral outcome variables of tongue strength, tongue and jaw range of motion, and saliva production have not been extensively assessed. This pilot study was done to assess tongue strength in relationship to performance status for speech,
- [Systematic Review of the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument](https://thancfoundation.org/systematic-review-of-the-iowa-oral-performance-instrument/) - In this article, THANC systematically reviewed the evidence for the use of the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) to measure tongue strength and endurance in healthy populations and those with medical conditions. Researchers found sufficient evidence found to support the use of IOPI as a suitable tool for measuring tongue strength and endurance in clinical
- [Targeted Versus Comprehensive Radiation Therapy of Uknown Primary Site](https://thancfoundation.org/targeted-versus-comprehensive-radiation-therapy-of-uknown-primary-site/) - Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (MUP) continues to present a dilemma in the planning of therapeutic strategy. Radiation therapy constitutes an important component for the management of MUP, however, targeted versus comprehensive radiation remains a point of contention in the literature. THANC explores the long-term outcomes of patients with MUP treated with conservative
- [Advantages of Local Pedicle Flaps in Soft Palate Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/advantages-of-local-pedicle-flaps-in-soft-palate-reconstruction/) - In this report, THANC describes the advantages of employing the palatal island flap in conjunction with the lateral pharyngeal wall flap in a single-staged reconstruction of large soft palate defects. Despite advancements in microsurgery leading to the expansion of free tissue transfer, this article demonstrates the importance of utilizing local pedicle flaps in soft palate
- [George Taylor](https://thancfoundation.org/george-taylor/) - "My immediate support system—my wife, my kids and my mom—got me through the darkest of times. Because of them, I was never left alone to let defeating thoughts engulf my mind."
- [Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Swallow Functions](https://thancfoundation.org/dynamic-magnetic-resonance-imaging-of-swallow-functions/) - In this article, THANC provides data regarding temporal measurements of swallow functions obtained by dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as comparing these values to normative videofluoroscopy data. Marissa Lafer, Stratos Achlatis, MD, Cathy Lazarus, PhD, Yixin Fang, PhD, Ryan C. Branski, PhD, Milan R. Amin, MD The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology,
- [Review of Internal Mammary Artery and Vein in Head & Neck Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/review-of-internal-mammary-artery-and-vein-in-head-neck-reconstruction/) - In this retrospective medical review, the THANC Foundation aims to illustrate the efficacy of the internal mammary artery and internal mammary vein in head and neck reconstruction, to highlight the different techniques used to harvest these vessels and to outline vascular surgery-specific decisions making. Adam S. Jacobson, MD, Mark Smith, MD, Mark L. Urken, MD
- [A Case Report on Castleman Disease Mimicking a Nerve Sheath Tumor](https://thancfoundation.org/a-case-report-on-castleman-disease-mimicking-a-nerve-sheath-tumor/) - Castleman disease has been previously reported to mimic other disease processes, however there has only been one report of the disease mimicking a nerve sheath tumor in the parapharyngeal space. THANC presents the second case of Castleman disease mimicking a schwannoma on radiographic imaging in the parapharyngeal space. Jason B. Clain,Sophie Scherl, William E. Karle,
- [A Novel Approach to the Reconstruction of Forehead Defects](https://thancfoundation.org/a-novel-approach-to-the-reconstruction-of-forehead-defects/) - Under the expert guidance of the THANC Foundation’s founder and chief medical advisor, Dr. Mark L. Urken, this article presents a case in which a novel application of two well-established surgical techniques was used to reconstruct a forehead defect. It is important to note that this innovative approach was not only a surgical success, but
- [Pilot Study for New Measurement for Tongue Range of Motion](https://thancfoundation.org/pilot-study-for-new-measurement-for-tongue-range-of-motion/) - Surgical resection in oral cancer patients can result in reduced lingual range of motion (ROM). However, few studies have quantified the degree of postoperative lingual restriction. In this pilot study, THANC aims to described a new measurement system to define tongue ROM in surgically treated oral cancer patients. C. L. Lazarus, H. Husaini, A. S.
- [Case Series: Bipaddled Radial Forearm Free Flap Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/case-series-bipaddled-radial-forearm-free-flap-reconstruction/) - In 2010, founder and chief medical director of THANC, Dr. Mark Urken, described a bipaddled radio forearm free flap (RFFF) approach to complete closure of tracheoesophageal fistulae (TEF) which is an abnormal connection in one or more places between the esophagus (the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach) and the trachea (the
- [Transoral Mandibulectomy and Double Barrel Fibular Flap Reconstruction](https://thancfoundation.org/transoral-mandibulectomy-and-double-barrel-fibular-flap-reconstruction/) - This report describes a transoral mandibulectomy and “double-barreled” osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction – a safe and effective option for avoiding facial scars, but it remains a technical challenge and requires meticulous preoperative virtual planning. Adam S. Jacobson MD, Erin Alpert BA, Mark Persky MD, Devin Okay DDS, Daniel Buchbinder MD, DDS, Cathy Lazarus PhD The
- [8 Facts About the Thyroid](https://thancfoundation.org/8-facts-about-the-thyroid/) - Read these eight facts to better understand the thyroid and thyroid disease.
- [Dr. Tessa Hadlock](https://thancfoundation.org/dr-tessa-hadlock/) - Dr. Tessa Hadlock has focused her career on making quality of life better for head and neck cancer patients who suffer from facial palsy, by attempting to restore facial movement and function. Facial palsy is weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the face.
- [Margaret Brandwein-Weber, MD](https://thancfoundation.org/margaret-brandwein-weber-md/) - Margaret Brandwein-Weber, MD and her team are combining the fields of pathology, oncology, and machine learning to generate an intelligent, automatic interface which will recognize and improve the classification of different cancers from digitized pathology slides.
- [Lisa Orloff, MD](https://thancfoundation.org/lisa-orloff-md/) - Dr. Lisa Orloff's work—understanding and expanding the role of ultrasound within the multidisciplinary management of endocrine head and neck disease—has transformed the manner in which patients with thyroid and parathyroid disorders are evaluated and cared for.
- [Darryl Morris](https://thancfoundation.org/darryl-morris/) - "After treatment, my outlook on life changed drastically. I felt more gratitude in my daily life. My relationship with God became closer; my faith played a big role in getting through the cancer process. I also focused on my music, and started doing performances for cancer charity events. We started a group called 'HIP Hop Against Cancer.' Overall, I stopped sweating the small stuff."
- [Dominick Como](https://thancfoundation.org/dominick-como/) - "Everybody has different ways of handling tough situations. But I sat & looked above my fireplace, saw pictures of my children, my grandchildren, my wife, and I said…I’m not ready to check out just yet."
- [Pauline Brown](https://thancfoundation.org/pauline-brown/) - "Even through the challenges of treatment, weight loss, etc., I told myself: 'I’m gonna gain all my strength back.'"
- [Dave Dunn](https://thancfoundation.org/dave-dunn/) - "For anyone who is about to undergo a total laryngectomy, I would like you to know that it will be okay. If possible, try to connect with a fellow throat cancer survivor."
- [Nick Marino](https://thancfoundation.org/nick-marino/) - "With the grace of God, my family, the care of my guardian angels and the belief that the best is yet to come, I’m enjoying each and every one of these blessings more than ever before."
- [Steve Delsignore](https://thancfoundation.org/steve-delsignore/) - "If I could give one piece of advice to somebody about to or going through a similar journey. It would be to find your purpose, whatever it may be. Use it as motivation. And just keep going. Because I’m not just surviving. I am living."
- [Walter Wrobel](https://thancfoundation.org/walter-wrobel/) - "When it comes to cancer, if your mind and body are well, you’re on steady ground."
- [Cynthia DiBartolo](https://thancfoundation.org/cynthia-dibartolo/) - Cynthia offers some valuable advice about coming to terms with your new normal. She encourages people to embrace the feelings that come with a diagnosis: anger, despair, self-pity. However, she reminds us that community and a well-chosen medical team are essential pieces to get through tongue cancer.
- [Ronny Castagna](https://thancfoundation.org/ronny-castagna/) - "My wife likes to say 'everyone’s lives are better because of Ronny.' I don’t know about that; I just know that I like to laugh and smile, and to make other people smile too."
- [John Bonanno](https://thancfoundation.org/john-bonanno-2/) - "It’s a process, but if you give yourself a chance to recover, your body will become stronger, maybe even more so than before."
- [Ken McAvey](https://thancfoundation.org/ken-mcavey/) - Ken and his wife had a hard start to their journey. Much of their time was spent finding a care team they could trust—a doctor that would treat Ken with the respect and honesty he deserved. He told us about meeting the doctor that would guide him through the medical side of his journey.
- [Marcel Derrien](https://thancfoundation.org/marcel-derrien/) - "Overall, cancer hasn’t really changed me. I’m still scared to come to the doctor every year and I just hope every time that everything will be ok. I wish I had known how bad smoking was before, but overall I like to think I am still myself and still making the best of it. I still have my family."
- [Debra Rothar](https://thancfoundation.org/debra-rothar/) - While pregnant with her daughter, Debra noticed an unusual bump on the roof her mouth. Her dentist, however, reassured her that this bump was merely an infection that would clear with time.
- [Denis Schreiber](https://thancfoundation.org/denis-schreiber/) - Denis was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on the left side of his face. After multiple surgeries, chemoradiotherapy and rehabilitation, he is now in remission.
- [Jessica Nicole Scott](https://thancfoundation.org/jessica-nicole-scott/) - "To other people going through a similar journey I would say this, 'have faith.' There is a light at the end of the tunnel. You may not see it right now, but it is there."
- [Edhild Schlender](https://thancfoundation.org/edhild-schlender/) - "It's a few years since my surgery and I finally feel like I'm getting back to normal and I'm building up my strength. I want to get onto my motorcycle again. I ride a big motorcycle and I would love to get onto it again."
- [Les Mayer](https://thancfoundation.org/les-mayer/) - "Years after my surgery, I attended the THANC Foundation fundraiser event to benefit research, education, and patient support. What an amazing moment it was to be seated at a table full of head and neck cancer survivors. They were fabulous people. We all took turns telling our war stories, rolling up our sleeves, and comparing our scars—our “Badges of Courage”. It was the first time I had discussed my cancer journey with others who could truly understand. It was a beautiful thing."
- [Walter Cooper](https://thancfoundation.org/walter-cooper/) - "Now I’m coming to terms with the fact that I have a new life now. It won’t be the same. My speech is funny, I eat differently, and I’m all scarred up. I thought the scar would go away, but now I see it as a badge of honor. It reminds me that I am a survivor, and because of that scar I am here today."
- [Jack Levy](https://thancfoundation.org/jack-levy/) - Over thirty years ago, Jack was diagnosed with larynx cancer. When he wasn’t busy entertaining his growing family, Jack was growing his business, always talking to clients and colleagues. Knowing that his voice would be affected by his cancer, he was afraid. "What will happen to my family? What will happen to my business? Will I have a social life?"
- [Ken Bausert](https://thancfoundation.org/ken-bausert/) - "What’s most important is finding support, experimenting, and finding what works for you. Everyone has a different experience and a different recovery."
- [Patty Thompson](https://thancfoundation.org/patty-thompson/) - Patty shares her difficult cancer journey and her experiences with radiation, multiple surgeries, and, eventually, a total laryngectomy.
- [Barry & Ronni Weinstein](https://thancfoundation.org/barry-ronni-weinstein/) - Barry and Ronni Weinstein talk about Barry’s battle against salivary gland cancer, providing an in-depth discussion about what it is like to undergo radiation therapy.
- [Ralph Contrino](https://thancfoundation.org/ralph-contrino/) - "While I was receiving radiation, I used a method of self-hypnotism, deep breathing exercises that would relax me. It helped put me into a trance-like state. During this period, I used mental imagery. I envisioned the radiation destroying the cancer cells, similar to the Pac Man video game. I targeted each cancer cell in my mind and zapped them."
- [John Conklin](https://thancfoundation.org/john-conklin/) - John discusses the process of losing and mourning a loved one. He encourages people to grieve, but to communicate and lean on others in their lives for support as well.
- [Matthew Lane](https://thancfoundation.org/matthew-lane/) - "Fast forward to 2018–2019, I am 100% healthy and I had the best basketball season of my career. I am now able to help and hopefully inspire others by working with charity organizations."
- [7 Healthy Changes to Help Prevent Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/7-healthy-changes-to-help-prevent-cancer/) - Consistently health and cancer prevention research results point to how you treat your body. Consider monitoring what you consume whether it's eating, smoking or drinking. Use these seven healthy tips to change your daily regimen and decrease your chances of a cancer diagnosis.
- [Linda & Martin Katz](https://thancfoundation.org/linda-martin-katz/) - Linda shares her experience with squamous cell carcinoma and how important it was to have a caregiver like her husband, Marty. She describes how their relationship strengthened through her cancer treatment as she underwent radiation and chemotherapy.
- [Jason Spodek](https://thancfoundation.org/jason-spodek/) - Jason and his family talk about how they became closer as a family and worked together to provide the best environment for Jason as he underwent cancer treatment.
- [Elisa Rizzo](https://thancfoundation.org/elisa-rizzo/) - "Although it may be hard for some people to believe, I would never trade the lessons I’ve learned, experiences I have had and the people I have met on this journey."
- [Larry Hamburg](https://thancfoundation.org/larry-hamburg/) - Larry describes his cancer journey in-depth, from receiving a diagnosis to reflecting on the treatment process he experienced.
- [The Emotional Journey](https://thancfoundation.org/the-emotional-journey/) - Cancer is a physical illness, but it also takes an emotional toll. The emotional aspects of cancer diagnosis and treatment can have a profound impact on your well-being. There is a direct connection between a patient’s coping strategy and their cancer treatment outcomes. In fact, patients who are able to keep a more positive frame of mind and maintain a sense of hope and purpose during their treatment and recovery often have better outcomes.
- [Dads are at Risk for Oral Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/dads-are-at-risk-for-oral-cancer/) - Honor your father, grandfather, or father figure this Father’s Day by donating to an oral cavity & oropharyngeal cancer nonprofit. Make a contribution to this important cause. Encourage your dad to get an exam as these cancers are more than twice as common in men than women.
- [7 Signs of HPV-positive Oropharyngeal Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/7-signs-of-hpv-positive-oropharyngeal-cancer/) - This vaccine awareness month, make sure to get vaccinated against HPV to protect yourself from HPV-related cancer.
- [Lori Rubin](https://thancfoundation.org/lori-rubin/) - I was at an event in the summer of 2015 when I felt like I had mosquito bites on my head and back. I had someone take a look, and I thought I had shingles. I sent a few pictures to my dermatologist who thought I had a bad case of shingles, and prescribed medication
- [Michael Schenck](https://thancfoundation.org/michael-schenck/) - After months of noticing a lump on the right side of my neck and countless google searches of what the cause of these lumps were, that kept putting myself at ease as “95% of neck lumps are benign masses,” I decided to get a physical and ask my primary care physician to check it out.
- [Marilyn MacDonald](https://thancfoundation.org/marilyn-macdonald/) - With the TCC Video Library, I felt safe, secure, knowledgeable about my treatment plan.
- [Donn Dykstra](https://thancfoundation.org/donn-dykstra/) - My first unwanted, life-changing, and frankly, traumatic experience was military service starting in February of 1968.
- [Ben Ahles](https://thancfoundation.org/ben-ahles/) - When I was 10 years old, my parents noticed a strange bump on my neck. They took me to my local doctor, who diagnosed me with hyperthyroidism and reassured my parents that I didn’t need any treatment.
- [Radioactive Iodine Isolation](https://thancfoundation.org/radioactive-iodine-isolation/) - Radioactive iodine, also known as RAI, is a type of treatment that may be given to patients a few weeks after a thyroidectomy surgery.
- [Jon Roman](https://thancfoundation.org/jon-roman/) - Our family’s journey with thyroid cancer started a few years ago, when our daughter was diagnosed with the disease.
- [Dr. Rodrigo Robles](https://thancfoundation.org/dr-rodrigo-robles/) - Dr. Rodrigo Robles is a Head & Neck Surgeon at the Regional Institute of Neoplastic Diseases (IREN-SUR), a major cancer center located in Arequipa, Peru. He earned his medical degree at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Dr. Robles was recently awarded the Gerald Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship in Head & Neck Surgery by the THANC Foundation, allowing
- [Mary Breault](https://thancfoundation.org/mary-breault/) - "A large cancerous tumor was revealed in my thyroid. Then things got more complicated."
- [Mitzi Eisenberg](https://thancfoundation.org/mitzi-eisenberg/) - One day, about 10 years ago, I was taking off my make-up and noticed a lump in my neck.
- [Donya E.](https://thancfoundation.org/donya-e/) - All my undergraduate neuroscience coursework, pre-med requirements, volunteering: done. All my medical school exams, clinical rotations, residency interviews: done. I was truly on the brink of beginning my career as a real physician. I had known that I wanted to be a doctor since I was just a kid, and now I would have the
- [Low-Iodine Diet](https://thancfoundation.org/low-iodine-diet/) - Adhering to a low-iodine diet prepares patients with thyroid cancer for radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy. Because the thyroid gland absorbs almost all of the iodine in the body, RAI is a way to specifically target and kill thyroid cells that may be left over from surgery or thyroid cancer that may have spread to other
- [Dr. Camilo Gonzalez Velazquez](https://thancfoundation.org/camilo-gonzalez-velazquez/) - After a two-month clinical observership at the Mount Sinai Thyroid Center last summer, the THANC Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Dr. Camilo Gonzalez Velazquez as our 2019-2020 Gutierrez Scholar. After completing his Clinical Endocrinology fellowship program in Monterrey, Mexico, Dr. Gonzalez was named this year’s recipient of the Gerald Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship, a year-long
- [Active Surveillance](https://thancfoundation.org/active-surveillance/) - Thyroid cancer is one of the most rapidly increasing malignancies in the United States. Cases are increasing partly because of increased screening and detection of very small (≤ 1cm) tumors called thyroid papillary microcarcinomas (PMC). PMC is a low-risk thyroid cancer as it rarely causes any symptoms and does not usually progress. Recent guidelines published
- [Swallow Event Sequencing: Comparing Healthy Older and Younger Adults](https://thancfoundation.org/swallow-event-sequencing-comparing-healthy-older-and-younger-adults/) - The temporal sequence of the eight events that contribute to swallowing varies greatly among healthy adults. According to this study, the variation in swallow sequences decreases with aging. As such, the swallowing sequences of healthy older adults can serve as references for comparison to older adults with dysphagia. Herzberg EG, Lazarus CL, Steele CM, Molfenter
- [A Rare Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Parotid Gland: A Case Report and Literature Review](https://thancfoundation.org/a-rare-primary-leiomyosarcoma-of-the-parotid-gland-a-case-report-and-literature-review/) - A sarcoma refers to a broad group of tumors that originate in the bone or soft tissue. This report describes the tenth case of a salivary gland leiomyosarcoma to be reported in English literature. A 68-year-old female presented with a left facial mass which was removed surgically and found to be a leiomyosarcoma upon analysis.
- [The prevalence of extranodal extension in papillary thyroid cancer based on the size of the metastatic node: adverse histologic features are not limited to larger lymph nodes](https://thancfoundation.org/the-prevalence-of-extranodal-extension-in-papillary-thyroid-cancer-based-on-the-size-of-the-metastatic-node-adverse-histologic-features-are-not-limited-to-larger-lymph-nodes/) - Extranodal extension (ENE- the extension of metastatic cells through the capsule surrounding the node) is a prognostic indicator of the aggressiveness of papillary thyroid cancer. This study found a statistically significant association between the size of metastatic nodes and the prevalence of extranodal extension. Rowe M, Ozbek U, Machado, R, Yue L, Hernandez-Prera J, Valentino
- [Primary mucinous eccrine carcinoma of the buccal space: A case report and review of the literature](https://thancfoundation.org/primary-mucinous-eccrine-carcinoma-of-the-buccal-space-a-case-report-and-review-of-the-literature/) - Mucinous eccrine carcinoma is a rare tumor most commonly seen in the head and neck region. This report describes an 84-year-old who presented with a blue mass on the left cheek which was surgically removed and determined to be a mucinous eccrine carcinoma. Due to the low frequency of occurrence of this tumor, review of
- [A comprehensive approach to Functional Palatomaxillary Reconstruction Using Regional Flaps and Free Tissue Transfer: Report of Reconstructive and Prosthodontic Outcomes of 140 Patients](https://thancfoundation.org/a-comprehensive-approach-to-functional-palatomaxillary-reconstruction-using-regional-flaps-and-free-tissue-transfer-report-of-reconstructive-and-prosthodontic-outcomes-of-140-patients/) - Defects of the hard palate and jaw (palatomaxillary defects) were historically restored with a prosthetic obturator, but surgical advances have led to palatomaxillary reconstruction as a viable alternative. This study found a 96.7% success rate in patients treated with surgical reconstruction and an 86% success rate in patients who underwent prosthodontic rehabilitation. Urken, ML, Roche,
- [Enhanced Interdisciplinary Communication: Development of an Interactive Thyroid Nodule/Cancer Disease Map](https://thancfoundation.org/enhanced-interdisciplinary-communication-development-of-an-interactive-thyroid-nodule-cancer-disease-map/) - This study proposes a thyroid disease-specific database (the Thyroid Care Collaborative) as a solution that could ameliorate problems arising from inadequate disease-specific communications between physicians. The main advantages of this disease-specific, dynamic, three-dimensional, anatomic disease map are: 1) transferability across institutions and disciplines, 2) disease specificity to thyroid nodule and cancer care, and 3) ability
- [Aggressive-Appearing Intratracheal Mass in an Older Woman](https://thancfoundation.org/aggressive-appearing-intratracheal-mass-in-an-older-woman/) - This case report summarizes the clinical considerations and management of a patient presenting with an aggressive-appearing mass located in the trachea. This report supports the conservative management of intratracheal masses, even in the presence of medullary thyroid cancer and papillary thyroid cancer. Roche AM, Griffin MJ, Urken ML JAMA Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, 2018 Read
- [Marie Lamarr](https://thancfoundation.org/marie-lamarr/) - My journey began in 1974 when my doctor felt a lump in my throat during a routine exam. Tests revealed a small nodule.
- [Linda Disalvo](https://thancfoundation.org/linda-disalvo/) - At the time of my diagnosis, I was working as a patient advocate at a military hospital for twenty years.
- [Eugene Fine](https://thancfoundation.org/eugene-fine/) - It all started with a nosebleed. I was worried when they became more frequent, so I went to see a specialist.
- [Arthur Goodman](https://thancfoundation.org/arthur-goodman/) - It all started with a tooth implant gone wrong. A little while after the implant had been placed, I started having pain in my jaw, so I went in to see my oral surgeon.
- [Joe Elbaum](https://thancfoundation.org/joe-elbaum/) - Three years ago, I was diagnosed with parotid cancer. I underwent extensive surgery that involved removal of my parotid gland and many muscles in my cheek.
- [Tangerine Rodricks](https://thancfoundation.org/tangerine-rodricks/) - My oral cancer journey has made me think about doctors differently. You are allowed to ask questions, push back and say no. Even when you need to act quickly, you can still discuss your options and understand what you need before making a huge decision. Learning this lesson is what allowed me to choose the right team who both saved my life and preserved its quality.
- [Jacquelyn Cashin](https://thancfoundation.org/jacquelyn-cashin/) - My cancer journey began about 15 years ago. I noticed that I had a lesion on my tongue, which I initially thought was a canker sore. However, after it did not heal for quite some time, I went to my ENT for an appointment. He looked at my tongue and immediately knew something was wrong.
- [Lorraine Stout](https://thancfoundation.org/lorraine-stout/) - My throat cancer diagnosis took nine months. I was 45 and a mum of three in September 2018, when it was finally confirmed. I had a large tumour in the back of my throat, in my right tonsil, my soft palate, and it had spread to some of my lymph nodes.
- [Anne Cadwallader](https://thancfoundation.org/anne-cadwallader/) - Three and a half years ago, I tripped over a small stump in the dark, breaking my arm and hitting my face on the ground. When a lump developed in my jaw two weeks later, I assumed it was a delayed reaction to the fall.
- [Edward Mayland](https://thancfoundation.org/edward-mayland/) - I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the palatine tonsil in October of 2017. My journey was far from simple.
- [Mykayla Sandler • Teamwork Tuesday](https://thancfoundation.org/mykayla-sandler-teamwork-tuesday/) - Mykayla Sandler joined THANC as a Research Associate in 2018, after graduating from Harvard College. At THANC, Mykayla completed many impressive research projects, including an extensive review of vagal schwannomas and a systematic review of papillary thyroid cancer metastases to the parapharyngeal space. She also played a large role in the organization, content creation, and
- [Quinn O’Malley • Teamwork Tuesday](https://thancfoundation.org/quinn-omalley-teamwork-tuesday/) - Quinn O’Malley joined THANC as a Research Associate in 2018, after graduating from Hamilton College. At THANC, Quinn conducted many research studies which included publishing an original article on prophylactic wound therapy in head and neck reconstruction, as well as creating a surgical classification system for advanced cases of osteoradionecrosis. He was also instrumental in
- [Louise Masin Sattler](https://thancfoundation.org/louise-masin-sattler/) - I wrote this blog entry in January 2018, after my 7th anniversary of having thyroid cancer surgery: Lucky 7 – Life after a thyroid cancer diagnosis. I submit it as it really captures my experience succinctly and also (I hope) gives hope to others. Is 7 really a lucky number? For me it is. Or
- [Beca Maynor](https://thancfoundation.org/beca-maynor/) - After being brushed off by doctors 6 months prior, the lump in my neck was becoming way too large to continue to ignore. The fact that my dad was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer a year earlier definitely played into my decision to pursue the matter further. I asked a physician that I work with
- [Annie](https://thancfoundation.org/annie/) - When I found out I had thyroid cancer, I never thought "I have cancer." I just faced it head on. Maybe it had something to do with thinking of it as the "good" kind of cancer. It was years later that it hit me: "wow, I'm a cancer survivor." It has been a real struggle...
- [Francine Matthews](https://thancfoundation.org/francine-matthews/) - Sunday, February 8, 2015: my doctor called to tell me that—at 25, with a 4-year-old daughter and a year into my new relationship—I had thyroid cancer. Thursday, May 11, 2017: my doctor called me to tell me the cancer was back—I had to fight this cancer again. I was then 27, with a 6-year-old and
- [Cassandra](https://thancfoundation.org/cassandra/) - In 2013, I was a healthy 31-year-old. I had just had my birthday in March. I went for my annual check-up. My stomach had been swelling, so I thought I might have been pregnant. My doctors confirmed that I wasn't pregnant, but they didn't know what was wrong. For months, I spent every other week
- [Hannah McSpadden](https://thancfoundation.org/hannah-mcspadden/) - This year I hit 12 years cancer free. My story started when I was 19 and a sophomore at K-State. I was terrified, what college student wants to think about planning their own funeral after hearing the words “you have cancer?” I didn’t even know what a thyroid was. I was overwhelmed by the support
- [Lauren Keats](https://thancfoundation.org/lauren-keats/) - In December of my sophomore year of high school, I first noticed a bump on my neck. My family consulted my pediatrician, and we initially believed it was nothing more than an infection. Yet after a few weeks of antibiotics, the lumpstill hadn’t gone away. Determined, my pediatrician sent me for further testing to rule
- [Brittney Block](https://thancfoundation.org/brittney-block-2/) - I was diagnosed with and treated for thyroid cancer in 2016 as a young adult. More than four years later, I am still cancer-free, but my experience with this disease has forever changed my life. I am incredibly vocal about my cancer story, and I use it as I volunteer with the American Cancer Society
- [Have you heard of the THANC Guide?](https://thancfoundation.org/have-you-heard-of-the-thanc-guide/) - The THANC Guide is at the core of our mission. If you’ve been following THANC for a little while, you have probably heard about our free online resource, the Head & Neck Cancer Guide, that covered the basics of head & neck cancer in plain language. This year we added some great improvements, rebuilt the
- [Catherine Sinclair](https://thancfoundation.org/catherine-sinclair/) - Dr. Catherine Sinclair has worked with thyroid patients for over 10 years. She completed medical school and residency in Australia, then moved to the United States for her two fellowships in head and neck surgery and laryngology. Although on the surface it may seem that these two fellowships are unrelated, Dr. Sinclair believes they are
- [Virtual Gala](https://thancfoundation.org/virtual-gala-2020/) - Make a Donation Support our mission like never before! Join us and our generous community at our live-streaming virtual gala. Our week-long celebration starts November 10th with an online silent auction featuring extraordinary vacation packages, unique memorabilia, luxury items and more! Silent Auction Packages Live-Streaming Event Schedule 6:45–7:00 PM Preshow 7:00–7:25 PM Program & Special
- [Margaret Brandwein-Weber](https://thancfoundation.org/margaret-brandwein-weber/) - Dr. Margaret Brandwein-Weber is Chief of Pathology at Mount Sinai West/ Mount Sinai Health System. She carries the responsibility of reporting on all biopsies and resection specimens from the head and neck, and performs intraoperative consultations. A large part of her practice involves thyroid disease, which she has been diagnosing for three decades. Dr. Brandwein

## Pages

- [Thyroid, Head & Neck Cancer Foundation](https://thancfoundation.org/) - The THANC Foundation supports research and education, advancing new therapies, and alleviating the suffering of patients.
- [Research Associates](https://thancfoundation.org/join-our-team/research-associates/) - Research Associates Rewarding Work with an Interdisciplinary Team The THANC Foundation's Research Associates interact with an interdisciplinary team of doctors and scientists to write and publish scientific papers and posters. They have presented their work to a variety of head & neck and thyroid-related conferences and have published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals including Laryngoscope, Thyroid,
- [Financial Information](https://thancfoundation.org/financials/) - An account of our current financial statements and 990s are available on this page.
- [2025 Year in Review](https://thancfoundation.org/2025-year-in-review/) - Caregivers are the quiet force behind cancer care. Explore our 2025 Year in Review and see how compassion, support and community made a lasting impact.
- [Fellows](https://thancfoundation.org/join-our-team/fellows/) - The Foundation selects 1 fellow per year to receive a hands-on experience in surgical oncology, microvascular & reconstructive surgical techniques, and multidisciplinary patient management.
- [Board of Directors](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/) - Meet the passionate leaders driving change in thyroid, head & neck cancer research. Learn about our dedicated board and junior board today!
- [Daniel Rosenfield](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/daniel-rosenfield/) - From co-founding a multigenerational real estate firm to shaping future leaders, Daniel Rosenfield brings long-range vision to our board.
- [Alex Chill](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/alex-chill/) - Learn how Alex Chill’s work in speech, voice & swallowing care led her to join THANC’s Junior Board.
- [Staff](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/) - Erika Rauscher Executive Director, THANC Foundation Erika has worked in the field of development primarily in higher education since 1988—with positions held at Union College, the University of Maryland, and the University of Hartford. She then made a career change to hospital administration and has worked in both mental health and otolaryngology. She has worked
- [Tara Jablonski](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/tara-jablonski/) - Tara graduated from The University of Richmond with a Bachelors in Communication and Rhetoric Studies. In 2010, she joined the THANC Foundation in Development.
- [Natalie Beden](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/natalie-beden/) - Natalie, graduate from Virginia Tech, supports THANC’s mission and joined its junior board with a unique perspective and heartfelt dedication to its work.
- [Lara Kanefsky](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/lara-kanefsky/) - Meet Lara Kanefsky—joining THANC’s Junior Board to honor her father, Michael, and carry forward his legacy of care.
- [Avi Asher](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/avi-asher/) - Avi Asher blends professional expertise with personal experience as a junior board member championing patient support.
- [Hannah Urken](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/hannah-urken/) - With a background in communication from Cornell, Hannah Urken steps into a formal role on THANC’s Junior Board.
- [Pranati Borkhetaria](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/pranati-borkhetaria/) - A native of Iselin, NJ, Pranati graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Biology & Society and a minor in Anthropology. At Cornell, Pranati was actively involved with the student community as a resident advisor and part of the Society for India E-board. She performed research in orthopedics and the social determinants of health
- [Sabrina Comess](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/sabrina-comess/) - Sabrina grew up in Chicago’s North Shore and graduated from Amherst College with honors, where she majored in neuroscience. At Amherst, Sabrina was a member of the varsity swim and dive team and a captain during her senior year. Outside of the pool, she conducted behavioral neuroscience research, volunteered at a community education center, and
- [Michelle Yoon](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/michelle-yoon/) - Michelle was born in Boulder, CO but grew up in Daejeon, South Korea for most of her life. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in neuroscience and minors in chemistry and bioethics. At Penn, Michelle was primarily involved in an autism treatment study as a research assistant, volunteering at the Children’s
- [Justin Joseph](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/justin-joseph/) - Originally from Westfield, NJ, Justin graduated from Emory University with honors, where he studied Economics and Human Health. Justin's research journey began as a high school intern at the THANC Foundation, where he developed a keen interest in patient-centered outcomes research. He went on to lead a multi-institutional task force investigating young adult stroke and
- [Jacob Kapustin](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/jacob-kapustin/) - Jacob grew up in Charlotte, NC and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. At WashU Jacob conducted research in cardiology, focusing on cardiac remodeling processes and congenital heart disease. Outside of academics, Jacob volunteered in the emergency department at Saint Louis Children’s Hospital and worked
- [Salmaan Sayeed](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/salmaan-sayeed/) - Salmaan grew up in San Jose, CA and graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Health Policy. At USC, Salmaan investigated early detection of urothelial carcinomas with the Convergent Science Institute in Cancer, volunteered with LA's unhoused population, and was involved with mentorship and undergraduate teaching.
- [Sophia Mond](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/sophia-mond/) - At just 9, Sophia faced mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Today, she’s a passionate advocate helping THANC raise awareness for thyroid, head & neck cancer.
- [2024 Year in Review](https://thancfoundation.org/2024-year-in-review/) - See the impact of our community in 2024! From survivor stories and webinars to inspiring fundraisers and a new podcast—read our Year in Review now!
- [Steven Fink](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/steven-fink/) - As a tech pioneer & advocate for thyroid cancer patients, Steven joins our board to champion the 30 Stories campaign and drive meaningful change in cancer care.
- [About THANC](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/) - Our Guiding Principles Knowledge, Hope & Support™ The THANC (Thyroid, Head & Neck Cancer) Foundation develops research and education in the early detection and treatment of thyroid, head and neck cancer. These cancers often bring challenges with voice, speech, and swallowing, significantly affecting a patient’s quality of life. Our mission supports research in innovative treatments
- [Cat Zyskowski](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/cat-zyskowski/) - Meet Cat Zyskowski, a thyroid cancer survivor. She teaches English and coaches basketball and currently serves on THANC's Junior Board.
- [Jun Yun](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/jun-yun/) - Jun Yun grew up in Orange County, CA and graduated from Northwestern University in 2022 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Jun was accepted to the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 2024. During college, Jun was involved in a bioinformatics group at UT Austin, researched machine learning applications in medical imaging, and
- [Lauren Yue](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/lauren-yue/) - Lauren started as a Research Associate in June 2017 and worked with the THANC Foundation until 2020.
- [9 Ways to Support THANC](https://thancfoundation.org/more-ways-to-give/) - Looking for easy ways you can support our mission? You could set up a recurring donation or start a fundraiser. Learn other simple things you can do today!
- [Megan Morris](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/megan-morris/) - From cancer survivor to pediatric nurse, Megan Morris joins our junior board, bringing hope and unparalleled insight. Be inspired by her journey!
- [2023 Year in Review](https://thancfoundation.org/2023-year-in-review/) - Celebrate 20 amazing years with us! Discover groundbreaking research, a spectacular gala, and how we raised $500,000 for cancer research. Dive in now!
- [Resources](https://thancfoundation.org/resources/) - On this page… Get to Know Your Thyroid Better Patient Support Cancer & Disease Information Medical Institutions Patient Support ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of thyroid cancer survivors, family members, and healthcare professionals. They are dedicated to support, education, and communication for thyroid cancer survivors, their families and friends.
- [Hannah Spitzer](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/hannah-spitzer/) - Meet Hannah Spitzer. Explore her path from policy student to aspiring therapist, fueled by THANC's inspiring work!
- [Eliza Dewey](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/eliza-dewey/) - Meet Eliza Dewey. Follow her career evolution from research associate to healthcare strategist and advocate for women's health!
- [Sophie Scherl](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/sophie-scherl/) - Sophie Scherl is from Tenafly, NJ and graduated from Brown University in 2011 with a BA in Hispanic Studies. She worked at THANC Foundation from June 2011 to 2013. She is an alumnus of Albany Medical College. Sophie is currently a Rehabilitation Resident at Albany Medical Center. Research ASsociates
- [Videos](https://thancfoundation.org/videos/) - "Sharing your story is something that's important." Cat shares how she's changed for the better from the beginning of her journey. She's proud to use her personal story to guide other people.Read Cat's story here. Talking About Diagnosis In our interview, Larry told us how he revealed the truth of his diagnosis to his young
- [Ally Hirsh](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/ally-hirsh/) - Ally specializes in sales planning & account management. She joins the THANC Junior Board to support the fight against cancer.
- [Gabby Urken](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/gabby-urken/) - Gabby Urken, an inspiring educator at Horace Mann School, joins THANC's Junior Board, bringing a unique blend of teaching expertise and a deep familial connection to THANC.
- [Hannah Sfreddo](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/hannah-sfreddo/) - Meet Hannah Sfreddo, future M.D. and THANC Junior Board member, dedicated to head & neck cancer research, with groundbreaking work on HPV-positive cases.
- [Max Mond](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/max-mond/) - Max Mond is an Associate Director at Savills in their NYC office. He specializes in Tenant Representation for corporate occupiers within the Luxury Brands, Legal Services, and Financial Services industries. He started his career at Cushman & Wakefield. Max received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he majored in real
- [Nick Levy](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/nick-levy/) - Discover Nick Levy's fashion lineage and dedication to giving back. Leading TLG's swim division & Generation NXT, he blends business acumen with heartfelt philanthropy.
- [Jason Clain, MD](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/jason-clain-md/) - Meet Dr. Jason Clain, Harvard-trained surgeon with a passion for facial reconstruction. Discover his journey from THANC researcher to leading plastic surgeon.
- [Jesse Fisher](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/jesse-fisher/) - Jesse graduated cum laude from Pratt Institute where he received his BFA in Graphic Design. In 2010, he joined THANC as a design consultant.
- [Gutierrez Scholar](https://thancfoundation.org/join-our-team/gutierrez-scholar/) - The Gerald Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship in Head & Neck Surgery Current Gutierrez Scholar Camilo Gonzalez-Velazquez, MD Born and raised in Mexico, Dr. Camilo Gonzalez-Velazquez graduated from medical school in 2011 where he became interested in endocrinology and thyroid disease. He continued into an internal medicine residency program at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and
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- [Meghan Rowe](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/meghan-rowe/) - Meghan Rowe grew up in Bangor, ME and graduated magna cum laude from Williams College in June 2014, where she earned a degree in sociology and global health. After working at THANC for 2 years, she enrolled at the University of Michigan School of Medicine. Meghan loves to cook and enjoys spending her free time
- [How to Start a Fundraiser](https://thancfoundation.org/how-to-start-a-fundraiser/) - Supporting THANC is fast and easy. 1. Create a campaign. Take part in an event, a race, or start a fundraiser that matches your interests. Set a goal for the campaign and tell your story. This info will appear on your personal fundraising page. Start a campaign 2. Promote & track your progress. Share your
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- [Research List](https://thancfoundation.org/research-list/) - Research List Frozen Section Timeout: Pilot Study to Reconcile Margins Using 3D Resected Specimen and Defect Scans Kapustin DA, Yun J, Su V, Rubin SJ, Modica I, Chung D, Fan J, Khan MN, Chai RL, Karasick M, Doyle S, Brandwein-Weber M, Urken ML. The Laryngoscope Read the… Read more >> Psychological adjustment to initial treatment
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- [Mark L. Urken, MD, FACS, FACE](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/board-of-directors/mark-urken/) - Founder & Medical Advisor, THANC Foundation Dr. Mark L. Urken has published over 300 peer reviewed papers in addition to over 30 chapters and 3 textbooks on head and neck reconstructive surgery. Having performed over 3000 head and neck microvascular procedures during his career, his experience ranks among the highest of any surgeon in the world. In addition to
- [2022 Year in Review](https://thancfoundation.org/2022-year-in-review/) - 2022 Year in Review A time of unprecedented adversity brought us together as a community, and we rose to face the challenge. In looking back on 2022, it's clear that our collective resilience was bigger than any obstacle thrown in front of us. Despite this, we emerged stronger—united by purpose and propelled forward with shared
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- [Vivian Su](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/vivian-su/) - Vivian Su grew up in Fremont, CA and graduated from the University of Southern California in 2022 with a degree in Human Biology and minors in psychology and health care studies. While at USC, Vivian investigated the effect of music on brain development at the Brain & Music Lab, joined various dance teams, and volunteered
- [Danielle Kapustin](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/danielle-kapustin/) - Danielle Kapustin is from Charlotte, NC and graduated from Duke University in 2022 with a degree in philosophy and minors in biology and chemistry. At Duke, Danielle conducted interdisciplinary research in developmental pediatrics and moral psychology and served as a resident assistant (RA) in an on-campus dorm. In her free time, Danielle enjoys spending time
- [Martha Griffin](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/martha-griffin/) - Martha Griffin grew up in Exeter, New Hampshire and graduated from Trinity College in May 2016, where she earned a degree in Neuroscience and English. As a dedicated member and captain of the Trinity Women’s Lacrosse Team, Martha earned NESCAC Player of the Year and First Team All-American honors her junior and senior years. She
- [Laura Dos Reis](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/laura-dos-reis/) - Laura Dos Reis grew up in New Paltz, NY and graduated from Williams College in 2012, where she majored in mathematics. After working for THANC from 2013 to 2016, Laura attended Boston University School of Medicine. She is currently a pediatric resident at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Research ASsociates
- [Eliza Dewey](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/eliza-dewey/) - Eliza Dewey graduated from Davidson College as a Spanish major and Chemistry minor with a pre-medical concentration in 2013. As a Research Associate, Eliza worked on many major research projects. One of the most significant followed the creation and analysis of a database of over 130 patients who had undergone various palatomaxillary reconstructions and their
- [Erin Alpert](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/erin-alpert/) - Erin Alpert graduated from Brown University with honors in Psychology in 2011 and completed her post-baccalaureate certificate in pre-medical sciences at Columbia University in May 2013. She was employed as a Research Associate at THANC until May 2014. Her time at THANC instilled in her the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to medicine and patient-centered
- [Will Karle](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/will-karle/) - Will Karle worked for the THANC Foundation during a planned research year between his 3rd and 4th years at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. During his tenure at THANC Will was involved in several research projects leading to publications and was able to scrub into cases with Dr. Urken once a week. Since then
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- [2021 Year in Review](https://thancfoundation.org/2021-year-in-review/) - Nonprofit Partners Research Associates The THANC Foundation’s Research Associates interact with a team of doctors and scientists to write and publish scientific papers and posters. This year, they gave 8 virtual presentations at head & neck and thyroid-related conferences, they submitted 3 abstracts and they published 15 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. Research Associates stay in
- [FAQs](https://thancfoundation.org/faqs/) - Table Of Contents General Questions Medical Education Programs Fundraising Disease-Related Questions Patient Questions General Questions What does the THANC Foundation™️ do? Patient Support, Research & Education Each year, THANC organizes endurance events, free oral cancer screenings, and lectures covering a wide variety of topics—all intended to increase public awareness and offer support to thyroid and
- [SPOHNC](https://thancfoundation.org/spohnc/) - The THANC Foundation is pleased to sponsor a Manhattan chapter of SPOHNC. This support group meets monthly at the Institute for Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. Regularly scheduled meetings are held every 4th Thursday of the month. In November & December, the meetings are moved to the
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- [Prevention Starts with #BetterHabits](https://thancfoundation.org/for-patients/prevention-starts-with-better-habits/) - Not all cases of mouth, throat or thyroid cancer can be prevented, but the risk of developing cancer can be greatly reduced by avoiding certain risk factors. By adopting better habits, you can help yourself by noticing unusual changes to your body. Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Prevention & Risk Factors Limit Smoking & Drinking
- [Ariana Shaari](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/ariana-shaari-2/) - Ariana Shaari grew up in Bergen County, NJ and graduated from Barnard College, Columbia University in 2020 with a degree in Psychology. She has conducted research in adult and fetal cardiovascular medicine, participated in sports medicine internships, and studied medical humanities. In her free time, Ariana enjoys tennis, running, and trips to the Met. Update:
- [Monica Xing](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/monica-xing/) - Monica Xing grew up in Amherst, MA and graduated from Bowdoin College in 2019 with a double major in English and Biochemistry. At Bowdoin, Monica conducted evolutionary biology research and also worked as a medical scribe at the local urgent care clinic. In her free time, she enjoys reading Victorian literature, tending to her succulents,
- [Sarah Spaulding](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/sarah-spaulding/) - Sarah Spaulding hails from sunny Wilmington, NC and graduated from Yale in 2018 with a dual degree in Environmental Engineering and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. At Yale, Sarah conducted research in both medical and engineering fields, and enjoys working on projects that combine her two skill sets. In her spare time, she likes to bake,
- [Mykayla Sandler](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/mykayla-sandler/) - Mykayla Sandler grew up in Wayland, Massachusetts and graduated from Harvard College in 2018 with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a minor in Global Health and Health Policy. At Harvard, Mykayla was a four-year member of the Harvard Radcliffe Varsity Lightweight Rowing Team, and performed research in Pediatric Otolaryngology. In her free
- [Henry Su](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/henry-su/) - Henry Su grew up in La Jolla, CA. He graduated from Williams College in 2013, where he double-majored in biology and philosophy. While at THANC, Henry wrote a multi-disciplinary consensus statement on the reporting of thyroid ultrasonography, which the journal Thyroid later published. Working on this project gave him insight into the importance of effective
- [Marcela Osorio](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/marcela-osorio/) - Marcela graduated from Williams College with a degree in American Studies and a concentration in Africana Studies and Public Health. She enjoys singing and dancing, and is the founder of the youth center “Mentes Brillantes” in Cartago, Colombia. Update: Marcela spent two years as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Bellevue Hospital and is currently enrolled
- [Rosalie Machado](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/rosalie-machado/) - Rosalie Machado was born in London, England and grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in May 2015 majoring in Health and Societies. She plans to attend medical school and is particularly interested in pediatrics, prevention, and global health issues. In her free time she enjoys
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- [Michael Saturno](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/michael-saturno/) - Michael Saturno is originally from Dayton, OH and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2021 with a degree in Neuroscience. At Dartmouth, Michael was a research assistant at the school’s Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, a practice leader for the Climbing Team, and a volunteer EMT for the Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services. In his free
- [Lily Greenberg](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/lily-greenberg/) - Lily Greenberg grew up in New York City and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2021, where she majored in Global Health and Environment and minored in Biology and Psychological & Brain Studies. At WashU, Lily volunteered on campus as an EMT for WashU’s Emergency Support Team, and was a research assistant
- [Lauren Wein](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/lauren-wein/) - Lauren (Lulu) Wein grew up in Westchester, NY and graduated from Duke University in 2021 with a major in Public Policy and minors in Global Health and Chemistry. At Duke, Lulu conducted research in the Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, studied in the Alice M. Baldwin Scholars Program, and worked to connect Medicare beneficiaries to social
- [May is Cancer Research Month](https://thancfoundation.org/cancer-research-month/) - #ResearchIsKey Our programs allow us to conduct research and publish papers that advance new treatments and therapies for head & neck and thyroid cancer.
- [Camilo Gonzalez-Velazquez, MD](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/camilo-gonzalez-velazquez-md/) - Born and raised in Mexico, Dr. Camilo Gonzalez-Velazquez graduated from medical school in 2011 where he became interested in endocrinology and thyroid disease. He continued into an internal medicine residency program at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and was later selected as a Clinical Endocrinology fellow in the same institution. He currently serves as
- [Erika Rauscher](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/erika-rauscher/) - Executive Director at THANC Foundation Erika Rauscher has worked in the field of development primarily in higher education since 1988—with positions held at Union College, the University of Maryland, and the University of Hartford. She then made a career change to hospital administration and has worked in both mental health and otolaryngology. She has worked
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- [Alex Silberzweig](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/alex-silberzweig-2/) - Alex Silberzweig grew up in New York, NY and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with a major in Science, Technology, and Society and a minor in Chemistry. At Penn, Alex was a member of the Women’s Varsity Fencing team, a columnist for The Daily Pennsylvanian, and a student-athlete mental wellness liaison. In
- [Cathy Lazarus, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S, FASHA](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/cathy-lazarus-phd-ccc-slp-brs-s-fasha/) - Dr. Lazarus is the Research Director of the THANC Functional Outcomes Research Center. She is also a speech pathologist within the THANC Foundation, providing clinical care to treated head and neck cancer patients. She is also a member of the International Head and Neck research Network (HNRN), of which THANC is the only participating United
- [Jason Clain](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/jason-clain/) - Jason Clain worked as a full-time research associate for THANC from June 2011 through June 2013. During this time, he developed a passion for clinical research and the complexities of head and neck reconstruction. He received his MD with Research Honors from Tufts University School of Medicine. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications. He
- [Grace Haser](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/grace-haser/) - Grace Haser graduated in 2014 from Brown University with a degree in History. She worked as a Research Associate at the THANC Foundation from June 2014 to May 2016. Grace worked on projects related to the diagnosis and management of thyroid cancer, as well as the design of the Thyroid Care Collaborative (TCC). In her
- [Kimberly Kiplagat](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/kimberly-kiplagat/) - Kimberly Kiplagat was raised in Nairobi, Kenya but she currently lives in Salem, New Hampshire. Kimberly graduated from Williams College with a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Africana studies. She plans to attend medical school and has a particular interest in pediatrics and psychiatry. Kimberly enjoys jogging, singing, and taking scenic nature walks.
- [Kayvon Sharif](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/kayvon-sharif/) - Kayvon Sharif was born and raised in Madison, New Jersey. He graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in Neuroscience. His research interests include reconstructive surgical techniques, intra-operative pathologic assessment, and functional rehabilitation for thyroid, head and neck cancer patients. Update: After working at THANC for two years, Kayvon enrolled at Vanderbilt University
- [Quinn O'Malley](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/quinn-omalley/) - Quinn O’Malley grew up in Washington, CT and graduated from Hamilton College in May 2018, where he majored in Hispanic Studies and minored in Biology. At Hamilton, Quinn was a defender on Men’s Varsity Soccer and a captain during his senior year. He enjoys swimming, cooking, and hanging with his five siblings in his free
- [Stella Lee](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/stella-lee/) - Stella Lee has worked in the realm of luxury & lifestyle communications for more than a decade–as a writer, editor, independent stylist, publicist, and consultant–prior to joining THANC in 2019. Following a bout with cancer in her own family, she now finds it a personal calling to join the fight against this disease. She channels
- [John Beute](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/john-beute/) - John Beute grew up in Kinnelon, NJ and graduated from Dartmouth College in June 2020, where he majored in Biological Anthropology and Psychology. At Dartmouth, John was the president of his a cappella group, a campus tour guide, and an EMT for the campus emergency medical squad. In his free time, he enjoys running, playing
- [Gabi Seo](https://thancfoundation.org/about-thanc/staff/gabi-seo/) - Gabi Seo is originally from Hinsdale, IL and graduated from Yale University in 2020 with a degree in Cognitive Science. At Yale, Gabi was a coxswain for the Men’s Lightweight Crew team, an improv group member, and a research assistant at the Social Cognitive Development Lab. She enjoys running and painting in her free time.
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- [National Women's History Month](https://thancfoundation.org/national-womens-history-month/) - #BeBold In keeping with this month's theme, we chose to highlight a few women in science and medicine who inspire us. They have made strides in their respective fields of endocrinology, oncology, pathology and surgery. The influence of their contributions in the treatment, prevention and detection of cancer will no doubt continue for many years
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- [Voices of Hope](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/voices-of-hope/) - Join the "Voices of Hope" campaign and be part of a vibrant kaleidoscope of resilience and strength. Your donation can transform lives!
- [Cat Runs 13 Miles for 13 Years with THANC](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/cat-runs-13-miles-for-13-years-with-thanc/) - This August marks thirteen years since my thyroid cancer diagnosis. Looking back, I cannot believe all that has happened since that day. Although there were many difficult times, there were even more wonderful moments. I owe everything to my family, friends, and loved ones who support me. Without them, I would not have made it
- [In Memory of Ron](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/in-memory-of-ron/) - I lost my world when Head and Neck Cancer took Ron from me. THANC helped us as we went through the toughest moments of our lives. After Ron passed they reached out to me to send their sympathy. Please, help them make a difference by donating to their research programs. Your donation could be what
- [Hope in Knowledge: Keep the THANC Guide Thriving](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/hope-in-knowledge-keep-the-thanc-guide-thriving/) - Make a donation to the 'Hope in Knowledge' campaign and help sustain the THANC Guide. Your contribution makes a difference. Get involved today!
- [Make More Possible](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/make-more-possible/) - Thank you for believing in our mission. Together we can uncover vital information that will one day lead to a cure.
- [Running with Hank 4 THANC](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/running-with-hank-for-thanc/) - Join the team. Click the button on this page and simply pay the small $30 registration fee to get the ball moving. We will set up your fundraising page within 48 hours. Once it’s up, we’ll send you login details so you can make it your own. Learn more about joining this virtual race!
- [We're Running with Hank for THANC](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/were-running-with-hank-for-thanc/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Taylor Hamarich](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/taylor-hamarich/) - In 2009 my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 thyroid cancer. She went to a phenomenal team of specialists at Beth Israel Hospital overseen by Dr. Mark Urken, MD, FACS. What originally was supposed to be a 3-hour surgery, turned into a 9-hour surgery. Dr. Urken and his team discovered that the cancer had invaded
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- [Catherine Cazzari](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/cat-cazzari/) - This August marks ten years since my thyroid cancer diagnosis. Looking back, I cannot believe all that has happened since that day. Although there were a lot of difficult times, there were even more wonderful moments. I owe everything to my family, friends, and loved ones - those who support me. Without them, I would
- [Erika Rauscher](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/erika-rauscher/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Peyton McGuire](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/peyton-mcguire/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Carolyn McGuire](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/carolyn-mcguire/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Ghalili Family Fundraising For THANC](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/ghalili-family-fundraising-for-thanc/) - You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a result, the number of lives that we touch daily continues to grow while we strive to meet our threefold mission to
- [Donate This Season](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/giving-season/) - Thank you for believing in our mission. Together we can uncover vital information that will one day lead to a cure.
- [Faces of Courage™](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/faces-of-courage/) - The Faces of Courage project recognizes individuals who have shown remarkable courage and grace throughout their cancer journey. By sharing their stories we wish to instill hope in those who are traveling a similar path.
- [John Beute](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/john-beute/) - This Mother's Day (Sunday, May 9th) I'll be running a 10K to raise money for Running With Hank 4 THANC. I'd truly appreciate any support! Also, if you'd like to lend your support by walking or running (It can be any distance), just text me (201-953-2638) the activity that you did or plan on doing
- [Gabi Seo](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/gabi-seo/) - As part of the Run With Hank 4 THANC, I will run a half marathon on May 3rd, and I invite my family and friends to join me! From April 23rd through May 9th, you can walk or run any distance to participate in this virtual run. I will add you to my team below,
- [Deborah Blake](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/deborah-blake/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Daniel Friedwald](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/daniel-friedwald/) - At 8 AM on Saturday, I am running a 10K virtual race. Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I'm raising money for the THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation. Every little bit helps. Your donation will make a difference. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve
- [Team Tony](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/team-tony/) - Team Tony is running to honor and celebrate Tony Loftman and to perpetuate his wish to help others who are battling head and neck cancer. When faced with numerous challenges throughout his illness, Tony remained steadfast in his hope that his doctors would learn things from the course of his disease and corresponding treatments that
- [Judy Rubino](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/judy-rubino/) - Team Tony is running to honor and celebrate Tony Loftman and to perpetuate his wish to help others who are battling head and neck cancer. When faced with numerous challenges throughout his illness, Tony remained steadfast in his hope that his doctors would learn things from the course of his disease and corresponding treatments that
- [Christina Sisti](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/christina-sisti/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Ariana Shaari](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/ariana-shaari/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Alex Silberzweig](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/alex-silberzweig/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Lorre Snyder](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/lorre-snyder/) - If you cannot join our team, please consider a donation. You will make a difference, whether you donate $5 or $500. You can make a lasting impact on cancer research—and ultimately improve patient care. Each day 328 people are diagnosed with head & neck cancer and 144 people are diagnosed with thyroid cancer. As a
- [Research is Key](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/research-is-key/) - You can make a huge impact on cancer research. By donating just $25 you can help us underwrite some of our research costs. Every week we share new papers, presentations and published articles weekly. Take a tour through our easy-to-use research section. Peruse the archives and access specific cancer studies. We are devoted to helping
- [#GivingTuesday](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/givingtuesday/) - Thursday, Nov. 23rd is Thanksgiving day, but #THANCsGivingDay is Tuesday, Nov. 27th. Your support this giving season will give us the boost we need to continue our mission. We are devoted to helping patients and educating physicians. THANC’s informative resources and stories of hope give patients and their families tools to cope with the many
- [Research Associates](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/research-associates/) - THANC’s Research Associates (RAs) work with a team of doctors and scientists from different fields to write and publish scientific research. They present their work to a variety of head & neck and thyroid-related conferences and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals. The RAs are deeply involved in getting the proper authorization and oversight for their
- [Stories to Inspire](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/stories-to-inspire/) - Throughout the year we share submissions from our "30 Stories in 30 Days" and "#ThankfulThursday" campaigns as part of our on-going effort to spread awareness. Each post gives a unique perspective from an individual or family affected by head & neck or thyroid cancer. Our aim is to provide cancer survivors with first-hand information that
- [Turkey Trot](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/turkey-trot/) - On Sunday, November 18th I will be running in the 52nd annual Mamaroneck Turkey Trot to raise money for the THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation, where I work as a Research Associate.
- [Turkey Trot 2018](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/turkey-trot-2018/) - On Sunday, November 18th I will be running in the 52nd annual Mamaroneck Turkey Trot to raise money for the THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation, where I work as the Research Coordinator. Please help me reach (or surpass!) my goal of $200 to support the THANC Foundation's mission of research and education in
- [Find Hope. Find a Cure](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/find-hope-find-a-cure/) - THANC helps raise awareness for patients and survivors of Head, Neck and Thyroid Cancer. My goal is to raise money to help find more effective ways of treatment and to help research to find a cure. We believe there is not enough awareness for the head and neck cancer foundation yet 64,690 people every year
- [Shimanami Kaido](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/shimanami-kaido/) - Those of you who know me, know that I am a runner. I completed 7 full marathons – mostly to raise funds for the leukemia and lymphoma society (LLS) since my eldest son Max lost his best friend James to leukemia when they were both only ten years old. Since my ankle no longer
- [Music To Heal](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/music-to-heal/) - Some of you may know me as a THANC Face of Courage. Others I have crossed paths with at Mount Sinai as The Patient Advocate for Head & Neck Cancer Surgery. As a patient, an advocate, and volunteer for THANC I ask for your help in bringing a little joy to our patients battling Head
- [SPOOKY 5K](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/spooky-5k/) - Three days after the Spooky 5k I will celebrate ten years of serving as the Executive Director of THANC. I am proud to have been given the opportunity to work alongside Mark Urken, MD for the past 22 years in one capacity or another. On this path, I have been blessed to have met so
- [THANC Spooky 5k](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/thanc-spooky-5k-2/) - On October 29th, I will be running in the Haunted Halloween Spooky 5k on Roosevelt Island for the THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation. Please come and run with me or consider donating to help our non-profit foundation's mission to advance cancer research and improve patient support and education.
- [Tina's 5k with Cindy to benefit Head and Neck Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/tinas-5k-with-cindy-to-benefit-head-and-neck-cancer/) - On October 29, I'll be run/walking a 5k to benefit the Thanc foundation and all their research into Head and Neck Cancer.
- [What a Pain In The Neck](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/what-a-pain-in-the-neck/) - Running to raise awareness for my wonderful fiancé, Tom! Tom was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma in August 2017. Over the past few months, he underwent a total thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine therapy. I am joining the THANC foundation because I believe in a world without cancer! Love you Tommy!
- [Fight Cancer with Cattitude](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/fight-cancer-with-cattitude/) - In August of 2011, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer at 16 years old. Although it was a terrifying experience, the support I received from my family, friends, and the team at THANC helped me believe that cancer would only be a bump in the road, and that I was still on track to a
- [THANC Spooky 5K](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/thanc-spooky-5k-5/) - That's right, you read that correctly. The Bickfords are doing the NY Runs Haunted 5K on Roosevelt Island on Sunday, October 29th to support the THANC (Thyroid Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation. The Bickfords LOVE Halloween and we LOVE the THANC Foundation, but running not so much...so we'll mostly walk - Craig may even saunter. But even
- [THANC Spooky 5k](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/thanc-spooky-5k-4/) - Join the spooktacular madness on Roosevelt Island. Roosevelt Island has been overrun by all manner of scary things. Join us in the madness for this Halloween 5K & 10K with a superb after party and a Halloween themed post-race spread. Goblins and ghouls of all ages are welcome!
- [Lisa's Passion Project - Help to Fight Thyroid Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/lisas-passion-project-help-to-fight-thyroid-cancer/) - One always thinks that it will never happen to them. It was August 2015. I remember thinking, "I have it all!" I had a great job in Advertising, was about to publish my first book, earned my BSN for my second career in Nursing as an RN. A life partner, two wonderful children. What could
- [Martha Griffin](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/martha-griffin/) - On October 29th, I will be running in the Haunted Halloween Spooky 5k on Roosevelt Island for the THANC (Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer) Foundation. Please come and run with me or consider donating to help our non-profit foundation’s mission to advance cancer research and improve patient support and education.
- [Carla's Campaign for a Cure](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/carlas-campagin-for-a-cure/) - THANC is an awesome foundation. Help them find a cure for Head and Neck cancer
- [THANC Spooky 5K](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/thanc-spooky-5k-3/)
- [THANC Spooky 5K](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/thanc-spooky-5k/) - Running a 5K to support THANC and it's fabulous mission. Help those patients with Thyroid, Head or Neck cancer live longer, happier lives.
- [My first 5k](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/my-first-5k/) - The THANC foundation serves to help patients and families deal with their thyroid and head and neck cancer diagnoses. They have a robust research team and have rich online educational resources to help understand the procedures and treatments that patients may undergo.
- [Marathoning to END Throat Cancer!](https://thancfoundation.org/campaigns/marathoning-to-end-throat-cancer/) - My dad was diagnosed with stage 3 Throat Cancer (never smoked) in the fall of 2015. He underwent chemo and radiation. He ended up with a PEG (feeding tube) due to his inability to swallow for 4 months. The treatment was beyond tough for him and awful for my family to watch and help him

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- [Swallowing](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/swallowing/)
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- [#ThankfulThursday](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/thankfulthursday/)
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- [papillary thyroid cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/papillary-thyroid-cancer/)
- [extranodal extension](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/extranodal-extension/)
- [hard palate](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/hard-palate/)
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- [COVID-19](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/covid-19/)
- [Coronavirus](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/coronavirus/)
- [Anxiety & Stress](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/anxiety-stress/)
- [Meditation](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/meditation/)
- [skin cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/skin-cancer/)
- [TORS](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/tors/)
- [parotid](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/parotid/)
- [teamwork Tuesday](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/teamwork-tuesday/)
- [Staff Spotlight](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/staff-spotlight/)
- [Virtual Event](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/virtual-event/)
- [Medical Professionals](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/medical-professionals/)
- [Featured](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/featured/)
- [Diagnostics](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/diagnostics/)
- [TCC](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/tcc/)
- [Treatment](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/treatment/)
- [Athletic Events](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/athletic-events/)
- [Conventions](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/conventions/)
- [Crowdfunding](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/crowdfunding/)
- [Announcement](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/announcement/)
- [How to](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/how-to/)
- [Giving Season](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/giving-season/)
- [Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/adenoid-cystic-carcinoma/)
- [Post Treatment Friendly](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/post-treatment-friendly/)
- [Dysplasia](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/dysplasia/)
- [Maxillectomy](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/maxillectomy/)
- [Xerostomia](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/xerostomia/)
- [Dry Mouth](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/dry-mouth/)
- [Tonsil Cancer](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/tonsil-cancer/)
- [Fine-Needle Aspiration](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/fine-needle-aspiration/)
- [Junior Board](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/junior-board/)
- [Mission in Motion](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/mission-in-motion/)
- [Webinar Series](https://thancfoundation.org/articles/webinar-series/)

## Campaign Types

- [Fundraiser](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_type/fundraiser/)
- [Team](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_type/team/)
- [Team Member](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_type/team-member/)
- [Admin](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_type/admin/)

## Campaign Categories

- [Featured](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_category/featured/)
- [Runs/Walks/Rides](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_category/runs-walks-rides/)
- [Support for Research](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_category/support-for-research/)
- [Funds for Education](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_category/funds-for-education/)
- [Faces of Courage](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_category/faces-of-courage/)

## Campaign Tags

- [Athletic Events](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_tag/athletic-events/) - These are usually running events, bike races, or other physical challenges.
- [Team THANC](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_tag/team-thanc/)
- [Running with Hank for THANC](https://thancfoundation.org/campaign_tag/running-with-hank-for-thanc/) - A virtual race co-created by mother and daughter pair, Danielle and Taylor Hamarich to raise awareness and funds to benefit the THANC Foundation.

## Chart Units

- [Money](https://thancfoundation.org/m-chart-units/money/)
- [USD](https://thancfoundation.org/m-chart-units/usd/)
- [Active Donors](https://thancfoundation.org/m-chart-units/active-donors/)

## Tags

- [chartjs](https://thancfoundation.org/m-chart-library/chartjs/)
- [highcharts](https://thancfoundation.org/m-chart-library/highcharts/)