Patient Journeys

A problem shared is a problem halved – we want to use section of our website to share other patients journeys from diagnosis to living beyond cancer. We want people who have been through treatment and out the other side to share their stories with us.

Please remember every patient is different and treatment will vary from person to person. All stories are for information only and not medical advice. Do not be surprised if someone has a different treatment regime to you. If you are undergoing treatment and have any concerns about your treatment speak to your medical team.

Throat Cancer Foundation ambassador, Jon Organ shares his daily routine he undertakes to look after his stoma

Jon Organ’s experience of living with a laryngectomy

Jon’s story, “I speak, breathe, sneeze, cough, pretty much everything through a hole in my neck”

A Wreck Inside, But Never Admitted

Singer devastated at being told to stop singing, after throat cancer diagnosis

Paul’s story

Grandmother told ‘kissing’ could have caused HPV related throat cancer set to abseil Spinnaker Tower to raise awareness for life changing disease

Niki’s story

The truth about caring for someone with throat cancer – the tears, the frustration and the anger

How throat cancers impact the entire family at Christmas – survivor stories

Thanksgiving with throat cancer – the harsh reality of eating and drinking during the holidays

Personal trainer opens up about HPV-related throat cancer

Heartbroken daughter reveals her mum’s battle with mental health after throat cancer diagnosis

Julie Harmon, A carer’s story

Robert’s HPV cancer story

Jeff’s Story

Geoff’s Journey Through Head & Neck Cancer

Mark’s story

Jamie Rae – Founder of Throat Cancer Foundation and HPV related Oropharyngeal Cancer Survivor

Patient Journey: Paul Younger

Ask an expert

The Throat Cancer Foundation has built a network of esteemed medical and health professionals who have offered us their expertise and time.

Help coping

When people are facing a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment it can be a long and difficult journey.

Medical terminology

When dealing with doctors and other medical professionals, there may be terms used that you don’t quite understand. To help make things clearer, we have created this glossary and hope you will find it helpful.

Nutrition

In this section we are going to look at the importance of nutrition and eating well when suffering from cancer of the head and neck.

Available Support

There is lots of help available though and we have compiled a list of useful resources which will guide you through the support that is available to patients and their families.

Further help

Here we have gathered a number of useful resources and phone numbers for those facing up to a cancer diagnosis. This includes general help and information on cancer, smoking cessation, help with stress and more.

Buddy system

Buddy system TO BE ADDED. Want to help TCF? The Throat Cancer Foundation is a registered charity, and as such,

Share your journey

If you have been through cancer and would like to share your story with us, then email us at hello@throatcancerfoundation.org – if you have been through cancer and out the other side, your story can inspire hope in those who are beginning their journey.