About Us
SPOHNC is dedicated to raising awareness and meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients through its resources and publications.
Your Guide to Head and Neck Cancer
An Animated Patient® Guide to Head and Neck Cancer. Intended for patients with head and neck cancer, caregivers, and those who are interested in learning about head and neck cancer.
Find a SPOHNC Chapter Near You
Connecting with others who understand your journey can provide invaluable support and information.
Video Series: You Are Not Alone
View our new series where oral, head, and neck cancer survivors share their stories and experiences.
Your Intelligent Nutrition Assistant
SPOHNC Programs & Resources
Your Guide to Head and Neck Cancer
An Animated Patient® Guide to Head and Neck Cancer. Intended for patients with head and neck cancer, caregivers, and those who are interested in learning about head and neck cancer.
Our Mission
SPOHNC is dedicated to raising awareness and meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients through its resources and publications.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) pronounced “Spunk” is a nonprofit organization involved in the development of programs of support. As such it can have an enormous positive impact on meeting the psychosocial needs of patients as well as preserving, restoring and promoting physical and emotional health.
Featured SPOHNC Articles
Treatments have not changed for many years For over two decades, the management of many locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) has involved up front surgery followed by radiation plus or minus chemotherapy. There have been numerous ...
The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) has the potential to significantly improve treatment outcomes for patients. By taking advantage of the capabilities of AI to assist with diagnosis, interpretation of a ...
It is a privilege for me to share some of my experiences that may or could affect your health. I have had the opportunity to treat patients with head and neck cancer for more that 50 years and continue to ...
Stay up to date with the latest news and research.
Stories of Inspiration
Jeff’s Story
Finding the Right Clinical Trial is Key
Gene’s Story
Understanding the Education Process of the Cancer Journey
Dennis’s Story
The Importance of Patience
Gary’s Story
Faith, Family, and The Desire to Heal
Nancy’s Story
SPOHNC Loses a Legend…Nancy Edith Leupold
Valerie’s Story
Living My Life
Bob Brecht’s Story
Healing Emotional and Physical Effects of Cancer
Bill and Linda Clyne’s Story
Reflections Of A Caregiver Six Years “After” Cancer
Are you looking for support?
If you or your loved one is looking for emotional or educational support, visit our supportive care page today. Get connected to our supportive network or receive guidance.
Clinical Trials
SPOHNC’s work is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners. Below, you can learn more about our collaborators and the clinical trials currently underway to advance care for head and neck cancer patients.
If you are interested in finding a clinical trial that may be right for you or a loved one, please visit our Clinical Trial Finder or explore the opportunities listed below.
Featured clinical trials are shared for educational purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of any specific study.
