Salvage for Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Surgery vs Re-Radiotherapy
09-12, 11:45–12:15 (Europe/Istanbul), Head & Neck Oncology 3

<p>Salvage for rNPC, surgery vs re-RT</p>

<p>To illucidate the controversies on the current management of NPC with local recurrence, salvage surgery vs re-irradiation.</p>
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<p>Dr Stephanie Nga-sze Wong is a dedicated otolaryngologist who graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2010. She completed her specialist qualification in otolaryngology and obtained fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2018. Professor Wong's accomplishments include receiving the prestigious George Choa Prize for Outstanding Presentation from the Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists in 2017 during her training. She furthered her expertise in head and neck surgery, completing post-fellowship training in 2021.</p> <p>Dr Wong's commitment to excellence is underscored by her achievement with honours in the Global Online Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology conferred by the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS). Currently serving as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Hong Kong, she also holds the position of Honorary Associate Consultant in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Ear, Nose, and Throat at Queen Mary Hospital.</p> <p>Dr Wong's clinical focus revolves around head and neck conditions, with a particular emphasis on managing head and neck malignancies. Her research interests encompass the management and rehabilitation of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma and other head and neck cancers, reflecting her dedication to advancing treatment outcomes in these areas.</p>
<p>Associate Professor Sümerya Duru Birgi is a faculty member in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Ankara University, where she has continued her academic career since 2018. She completed her residency training at Hacettepe University in 2015 and subsequently served as a clinical researcher for three months at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds.</p> <p>Her principal clinical and academic interests include head and neck cancers, breast cancer, and gynecological cancers. She has actively participated in numerous academic studies and scientific meetings, with ongoing research focused on these areas. Her work is centered on the implementation of contemporary radiation oncology approaches and the multidisciplinary management of cancer patients. Through her academic and clinical practice, she aims to contribute to the advancement of cancer treatment and to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered oncologic care.</p>