In this episode of the Young Tongues podcast, host Barbara interviews Dr. Melina Windon, MD from the University of Kentucky, a specialist in head and neck and microvascular reconstructive surgery. Dr. Windon discusses her medical journey, the complexities of tongue cancer surgeries, and her research on HPV-related cancers. She explains the surgical process, including the selection of donor sites for reconstructive flaps, and addresses listener questions. Dr. Windon highlights the importance of early diagnosis and the challenges in healthcare delivery while expressing hope for advancements through clinical trials and immunotherapy.

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