The Fellow on Call: The Heme/Onc Podcast

Episode 158: Head and Neck Cancer Series, Pt. 1 - Introduction

July 29, 2026
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week, we kick off our Head and Neck Cancer series. Using the case of a man with a painless neck mass, we build a framework for the whole series. Content: - Why head and neck cancer is really two distinct diseases- The biology behind HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer- How to work up a neck mass and hunt for an unknown primary- The cervical lymph node levels, and AJCC 8th edition staging - How "Stage IV" does not mean metastatic in HPV-positive disease**This episode is sponsored by Primum! Sign up for your free account at primum.co/fellows** Want to review the show notes for this episode and others? Check out our website. Love what you hear? Tell a friend and leave a review on our podcast streaming platforms!Twitter: @TheFellowOnCallInstagram: @TheFellowOnCallListen in on: Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Youtube

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