Head and Neck Cancer Update Day

Oncology Department of Sant Joan University Hospital of Reus (HUSJR) and IRB CatSud Training Unit

Event details

Date: 5 October 2026
Time: 12:00 – 15:00
Venue: Multipurpose Room, Sant Joan University Hospital of Reus
Format: In person

Introduction

The Head and Neck Cancer Update Day aims to share the latest advances in the management of head and neck tumours. The session will address aspects related to local treatment, surgical advances, patient prehabilitation and the latest developments in immunotherapy, including its application in locally advanced stages and nasopharyngeal tumours.

Objective of the event

The objective of the event is to update knowledge on the management of head and neck tumours, with particular emphasis on advances in surgical treatment, patient prehabilitation and the latest developments in immunotherapy, both in locally advanced stages and in nasopharyngeal tumours.

Competencies developed

● Update knowledge on the treatment of head and neck tumours.
● Learn about advances in surgical treatment.
● Acquire knowledge about the prehabilitation of patients with head and neck tumours.
● Update knowledge on immunotherapy in locally advanced stages.
● Improve competencies in clinical follow-up, assessment of treatment response and early detection of disease progression or recurrence.
● Raise awareness of the importance of personalised medicine, new diagnostic techniques and innovative therapeutic strategies applied to head and neck cancer.
● Learn about the incorporation of immunotherapy in nasopharyngeal tumours.