Head & Neck Cancer, Clinical Confidence, and the Power of Touch with Holly McMillan | Healing Summit Speaker Series.

<p>What if the areas clinicians are most afraid to treat are the ones that could benefit the most from skilled, informed touch?</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Healing Summit Speaker Series</strong>, we sit down with <strong>Holly McMillan</strong> to explore the complexities of head and neck cancer care, the role of manual therapy, and how education can shift clinicians from fear to confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation offers a glimpse into Holly’s upcoming session at the <strong>2026 Virtual Oncology Massage &amp; Esthetics Healing Summit</strong>.</p><p><br></p><h1>🔹 <strong>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN</strong></h1><ul><li>Why head and neck cancer is one of the most complex areas to treat</li><li>Common fears clinicians have — and what the evidence actually says</li><li>How manual therapy can improve quality of life in meaningful ways</li><li>The importance of understanding contraindications and clinical reasoning</li><li>How confidence and collaboration can move the field forward</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1>🔹 <strong>ABOUT THE GUEST</strong></h1><p>Holly McMillan is a speech-language pathologist and massage therapist specializing in head and neck cancer care. Her work focuses on evidence-based, integrative approaches that improve function, reduce symptom burden, and support patients navigating complex oncology treatments.</p><p><br></p><h1>🔹 <strong>CONNECT TO SUMMIT (CTA)</strong></h1><p>This conversation continues at the <strong>2026 Virtual Oncology Massage &amp; Esthetics Healing Summit</strong></p><p>🗓 <strong>April 26, 2026</strong></p><p>🕐 <strong>1:00–7:30 PM ET</strong></p><p>👉 <strong>Explore the full summit + agenda:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.s4om.org/education/virtual-in-person-summits/2026-oncology-massage-esthetics-healing-summit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.s4om.org/education/virtual-in-person-summits/2026-oncology-massage-esthetics-healing-summit/</a></p><p><br></p><h1>🔹 <strong>LISTEN TO MORE IN THE SERIES</strong></h1><p>New episodes are released weekly leading up to the summit.</p><p>👉 Follow the series on your favorite podcast platform</p><p>👉 Or explore more at S4OM.org</p><h1><br></h1><p>Subscribe for more conversations in oncology massage &amp; esthetics and follow the full <strong>Healing Summit Speaker Series</strong>.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) visit <a href="http://www.s4om.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.s4om.org</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow S4OM on your favorite social media platforms!</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/s4om.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) | Auburn ME (facebook.com)</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/s4om_org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Society for Oncology Massage (@s4om_org) • Instagram photos and videos</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/s4om_org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">S4OM_Org (@s4om_org) / Twitter</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/society-for-oncology-massage-8148271b9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Society for Oncology Massage | LinkedIn</a></p>