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Support for People With Oral, Head and Neck Cancer

Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) is a patient-directed self-help organization dedicated to meeting the needs of Oral and Head, and Neck Cancer Patients. This is a free support program for patients and families/caregivers. All are welcome regardless of stage of disease or recovery. The group offers information, education and support; medical advice is not provided. 

Meetings are held every second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., via Zoom.

This group is hosted by:

  • Kim Webster, Speech Pathologist at Towson University 
  • Rina Abrams, MS CCC-SLP at Hopkins Medicine
  • Charles Jewett, a Head and Neck Cancer survivor  

The Affects of Chemotherapy on Hearing (Ototoxicity) and General Tips on Hearing Health for Cancer Patients

After chemotherapy patients may experience hearing loss, vertigo, and/or tinnitus. Join Dr Cinnamo as she discuses her experience and best practices with diagnosing and treating patients.

Speaker: Dr Madison Cinnamo
Audiologist at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Zoom SPOHNC meeting

If you do not have Zoom, you can download the app ahead of time and be ready to go. If you need help setting up or connecting to Zoom, we are happy to help!

For more information, contact:

Kim Webster: kimberlywebster@towson.edu
Charles Jewett: charlesjewett@gmail.com

Join our Facebook group: SPOHNC Baltimore | Facebook

SPOHNC Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer

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