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AN NHS worker who lost her dad to throat cancer is set to take part in her third ever marathon to raise funds for the Throat Cancer Foundation. Cari Jones, 29, from Copmanthorpe, York, is training to take part in the 26-mile Yorkshire marathon in aid of the charity this Sunday (October 20). The project

A personal trainer who lost three stones in weight and was left bedridden after a harrowing battle with throat cancer has spoken out about his ordeal. Jeff Bradford, 56, organised a charity fundraising event involving pals at Life and Sole gym in Forres, Moray, to take part in the Loch Ness Beast Race in aid

BEING given the all clear after throat cancer should be a cause for celebration. But for many, it’s the trigger to mental health problems as they struggle to cope with the fear of their illness returning, as well as dealing with the trauma of what happened. Survivor Jamie Rae recalled his battle with depression after finally being

The heartbroken daughter of a mum who tragically died from complications of depression after throat cancer is to take part in a charity skydive in her honour. Laura Knott, from Bromley, London, has been raising funds for the Throat Cancer Foundation after three family members, including mum Kate Doyle, were diagnosed with different forms of

An artist has spent months in a university science lab, observing researchers as they explore the possibility of repairing salivary gland damage following treatment for throat cancer. Emily Fong has been working alongside top scientists to explore the ‘afterlife’ of the organ as part of a unique new artistic exploration.     In creative collaboration,

Football club Rowsley 86 has chosen the Throat Cancer Foundation as their charity of the year in honour of a late player who died from the illness. The Derbyshire team embarked on the partnership following the untimely death of fellow player Richard Billam, who died from the horrific illness aged 44 in March this year.

Demand hub worker Paula Willis had already been through an ordeal when her husband Paul, 65, was diagnosed with mouth cancer 15 years ago. That is, until the 48-year-old discovered she herself had throat cancer in September last year. “My husband had previously been through mouth cancer so although it was a real shock, I wasn’t particularly upset

A throat and tongue cancer sufferer was told by a medic to ‘gargle TCP’ before being diagnosed with the deadly illness. Victoria Workman, 57, was left outraged by the dismissive comment made by a consultant as she battled horrific pain in her throat and mouth. The retired children’s work manager recalled how the same medic told

A top medical researcher is leading a groundbreaking new medical treatment for those who suffer permanent dry mouth after throat cancer. Dr Elaine Emmerson, from The University of Edinburgh’s MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, is learning how to grow back salivary glands after radiotherapy. The scientist, from Birstall, West Yorkshire, was inspired to investigate the

The loved ones of a dad who tragically died from Throat Cancer weeks before his 50th birthday are holding a charity cricket match in his honour. Warren Packman, 49, from the village of Pembury, Kent, sadly lost his battle just 11 months after he was diagnosed with the deadly illness in January 2017. His passing