What if the areas clinicians are most afraid to treat are the ones that could benefit the most from skilled, informed touch?

In this episode of the Healing Summit Speaker Series, we sit down with Holly McMillan 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.

This conversation offers a glimpse into Holly’s upcoming session at the 2026 Virtual Oncology Massage & Esthetics Healing Summit.

• Why head and neck cancer is one of the most complex areas to treat
• Common fears clinicians have — and what the evidence actually says
• How manual therapy can improve quality of life in meaningful ways
• The importance of understanding contraindications and clinical reasoning
• How confidence and collaboration can move the field forward

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.

This conversation continues at the 2026 Virtual Oncology Massage & Esthetics Healing Summit

🗓 April 26, 2026

🕐 1:00–7:30 PM ET

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