Choosing the Path Forward: A Real-World Dialogue on Perioperative Immunotherapy

Choosing the Path Forward: A Real-World Dialogue on Perioperative Immunotherapy

May 29, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

This episode features a dialogue on the role of perioperative immunotherapy in treating head and neck cancer, focusing on patient-centered discussions and clinical evidence.

Faculty: Adam J. Luginbuhl, MD This online CME activity uses a patient–clinician dialogue format to explore the evolving role of perioperative immunotherapy in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Expert commentary and patient-centered discussions address how to identify appropriate candidates based on disease stage, PD-L1 expression, resectability, and overall fitness for multimodality therapy. The program reviews clinical evidence from perioperative studies, with emphasis on implications for integrating immunotherapy into curative-intent care. Practical considerations include surgical timing, multidisciplinary coordination, and management of immune-related adverse events. By illustrating shared decision-making and real-world communication between clinicians and patients, this program offers actionable insights into aligning treatment with patient goals while optimizing care across the perioperative continuum.

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