The Lincoln
Head
and
Neck
Warriors

We are Fighting Cancer

About Us

The Lincoln Head and Neck Warriors
are a group of people at various points
in their journey with Oral, Head and Neck cancer.

We meet monthly to share our experiences
and to learn from each other.

We sometimes learn
from Healthcare providers
and experts in related fields.

We sometimes discuss
what we have each learned
through our cancer journeys.

We have a collective experience
that involves years of learning
and we might be able to provide information
to others with a similar diagnosis.

Future Meetings

Our meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of every other month

from around 5:15 pm to 6:30pm.

Times, Places and Subject matter
will be announced on this web site
and by email from the group sponsor.

The February meeting is scheduled for
5:15pm on February 10th
At GO Physical Therapy
Balance Mobility Cancer Rehab of Lincoln
4001 O St., Lincoln, NE 68501

Informal Discussions
about
our experiences.

We discuss the variety of existing therapies including positive outcomes and side effects from the perspective of group members.

Presentations by medical professionals and experts in related fields

We have had visits from Oncologists, Nurses, Therapists and Authors.

Miscellaneous News about
the fight

Medical News, Recipes, Community Opportunities, Cancer Tricks and Tips and Husker Football and Volleyball

Minutes from our Recent Meeting

(Click here for Minutes from Previous Meetings)

Lincoln Head and Neck Warriors

Lincoln Head and Neck Warriors Minutes: October 14, 2025

5 survivors, Polly and Christina (presenter) present

We were privileged to have a presenter at our meeting again this month. She was Christina Tran, a Speech-Language Pathologist at Go Physical Therapy-Balance Mobility & Cancer Rehab.

Christina gave a very informational presentation on Cognitive Communication Strategies. She gave us several memory strategies including day to day scenarios to elevate stress and anxiety when dealing with memory issues. In a lot of our treatments, we have dealt with the side effects of brain/chemo fog and cognitive difficulties. There are many tools available to differentiate between actual onset of cognitive conditions, side effects of cancer treatment, or just aging in general. If you are concerned about yourself or a family member dealing with these conditions, Christina is a great resource for you. She also suggested that you contact the National Institute on Aging directly for helpful information pamphlets either online or by mail to help you navigate this issue. We thank her for sharing her experiences with us in an informal setting. Thank you also to Polly for inviting Christina to participate in our meeting.

As always those in attendance were able to share and ask questions of Christina and others. It is important to get to know each other and be able to share our journey with others to add an additional support system to our lives.

If any of you have any suggestions for topics to discuss at one of our meetings, don’t hesitate to contact Polly with any ideas. We encourage and support any input.

The December meeting will be held on December 9th from 5:15-6:30pm at Piedmont Park Church, 4801 Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. This will be our annual Christmas Party. We encourage you to bring family and friends along with you for this celebration. We will be doing an ornament exchange, so if you or your guests want to be a part of that, be sure each brings a wrapped ornament without a name on it. We will be playing a game along with our gift exchange. Polly will also plan one or two more games for us to enjoy during the evening. Also, bring along a treat to share with the group if you choose. Look for an email from Polly in the next few weeks with more details.

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 2025 AT 5:15PM at Piedmont Park Church, 4801 Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

David and Janet’s
Famous Chili Recipe

Many of you may have tasted a sample of this food that David C provided at a Lincoln Head and Neck Warriors meeting.

This is one food that David C can taste although he lost 90% of his taste due to neck cancer surgery in 2017.

Vegetarian (no meat) Chili Mixture
(use 5 Qt Kettle)
Janet C’s Creation

> 16oz Veggie Burger – brown in olive oil
NOTE: you can get this in a can (Loma Linda Brand) at Saver’s on S 56^th ST & Nebraska Hwy.
Or, you can use TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein (brown)
that you can buy at a Bible Book Store on Prescott ST just west of S 48^th ST Lincoln NE).

Take 1 cup of mixture & add cup of water. Let sit 15 mins.

> Add 1 pkg Taco Seasoning add hot water called for on pkg & let simmer for 3 mins.

> Add 1 can of Stewed Tomatoes with green chilies

> We Add 2# Bag frozen diced Vegetables – we use Walmart brand: peas, carrots, corn, green bean.

> Add 1 small can sliced black olives
> Add 1 Small can sliced mushrooms
> Add 1 can Progresso Vegetable soup with noodles
> Add 1 can Progresso Minestrone soup
> Add 1 can Dark Vegetarian Chill – Walmart carries the Pacific Foods brand
> Add Onion powder, garlic powder, salt, to taste
> Add 1 – 2 Tbsp Cheesy nutritional yeast flakes
> Add 1 – 2 Tbsp Flaxseed (Ground)

> David C adds 1tsp if Chill Garlic Sauce, available at Saver’s.This is HOT sauce so do not over do it.> Optional: Add Hickory Smoke salt.

Let simmer for 30 min.
David C uses this mixture in Hay-stakes, soups & stews, tacos, anything, etc.
HAY-STACK: David’s way:

> In serving bowl, put crushed “South Of The Border” Taco Chips
> Cover It with Vegetarian Chill Mixture from above
> Add to taste: diced onion, diced tomatoes/green chills, lots of lettuce, seasoning to taste
>Optional: Pepper Jack shredded cheese
>Eat all you want!!

NOTE: David no longer uses cheese. You can ask him why.