Resources and Support for Patients

There are a number of services available to support those diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

Patient Education Michigan Medicine

the following open as pdf documents:

Chemotherapy: What to Expect Patient Guide

Head & Neck Oncology Support Group

Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30pm. This is a free program taking place in Taubman Center, part of the University of Michigan Medical Campus.

Learn more by sending an email to Teresa Lyden, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Pathologist, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Esophagectomy Support Group

Meets the first Thursday of the month from 6:30-8pm. This is a free program taking place in the Rogel Cancer Center, part of the University of Michigan Medical Campus.

Learn more by viewing/downloading the event flyer or call 800-865-1125.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Speech-Language Pathology

Patient and Family Support from Michigan Medicine

Patient Navigators

Symptoms and Side Effects

Coping with Emotions

Living Alone

Transportation

Michigan Medicine Articles

Breaking the Habits Beating Us
This series offers assistance in dealing with the feelings and behaviors commonly experienced by persons with head and neck cancer and helps patients who need to quit smoking and/or drinking.

What Patients Should Know in Decision Making for Cancer of the Larynx

How to Gain Weight During Cancer Treatment

How to Cope with the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy