May Memorial Church
3800 E Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13214
March 25, 2026
4:00pm - 6:30pm
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beneath the surFACE: Educating to Prevent HPV-Related Cancers
In 2016, a multidisciplinary team of professionals from Upstate Cancer Center - including physicians, nurse practitioners, speech therapists, registered nurses, teachers, and public health advocated - launched beneath the surFACE. This innovative cancer prevention and education program focuses on raising awareness about HPV-related cancers, especially head and neck cancers while educating on the risks of tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and the importance of HPV vaccination.
Head and Neck Cancer Education and Awareness Through Art
beneath the surFACE also partnered with art classes in a unique project that educated and brought awareness. Students were allowed to take creative license in the creation of masks through their art classes and learn about Head and Neck Cancer. Canvases of the radiation masks make for a unique display of what patients might experience during their treatment. The masks were then auctioned in order to raise funds for patients of Head and Neck Cancer.
The participation and response was overwhelmingly positive from all involved. Several schools requested the presentation materials in order to teach it in their own classes. Based on these requests, we have created highly pertinent digital content that is easy to use and navigate.
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Head and Neck Cancer Fund
Your gift today will support head and neck cancer education, outreach programs, and activities to assist patients and their families during their cancer journey. Thank you for giving as generously as you can!
