

Dr. Sara Helmig is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at St. Jude practicing in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Podcasts
ENT & Allergy # 294Sep 25, 2026Role of APPs in Pediatric Head & Neck Cancer

Behind every complex pediatric cancer patient is a care team, and advanced practice providers are the key to keeping every moving piece connected. On this episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy, host Dr. Sara Helmig welcomes St. Jude APPs Sara Meehan (pediatric solid tumor oncology nurse practitioner) and Megan Murphy (ENT family nurse practitioner) to discuss the critical role APPs play across the full continuum of care. They walk through clinical responsibilities from pre-op to follow-up, the logistics of organizing multidisciplinary tumor boards, and the importance of care coordination across surgery, oncology, endocrinology, rehab, nutrition, and beyond.
ENT & Allergy # 293Sep 22, 2026Innovations in Pediatric Head & Neck Oncology Care

Treating pediatric head and neck cancer means thinking far beyond the initial diagnosis to ensure healthy growth, function, and future quality of life. For Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, BackTable ENT & Allergy spotlights the unique challenges and innovations in caring for children with head and neck cancer. Host Dr. Gopi Shah is joined by Dr. Anthony Sheyn, leader of the head and neck cancer program at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Dr. Sara Helmig, pediatric oncologist at St. Jude, to discuss how multidisciplinary teams, advanced diagnostics, and family-centered care are reshaping outcomes for young patients.