Cancer - Throat Cancer Foundation

Throat Cancer Foundation Honours Clinical Nurse Specialists on National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day 2025

March 14, 2025

On National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day 2025, the Throat Cancer Foundation extends its deepest gratitude and admiration to all Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) who dedicate their lives to supporting cancer patients across the UK. These highly trained professionals play a crucial role in providing expert care, guidance, and emotional support to individuals facing the

Even Rock Singers Train Their Vocal Chords

April 19, 2023

Late in 2022 we were approached by the owner of a pub in Macclesfield, Called ‘The Swan with Two Necks’ telling us they would like to support us, as part of one of their music events in April. The reason they were doing thing was because the brother, Steven of the owner, Wendy was diagnosed

Throat Cancer Foundation appoints new Ambassador, Jon Organ

April 16, 2023

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Organ, as one of our Ambassadorial team. Here is his personal story about how he was diagnosed with a throat cancer and faced one of the toughest decisions he ever had to make… _______________________________________________________________________ My name is Jon Organ. I’m a 57 year old builder that

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

April 16, 2023

My name is Jon Organ. I’m a 57 year old builder that runs a building company in the south of England as well as a building consultancy company dealing with health and safety. I am very much a family man. I married my wonderful wife Nicky 36 years ago and between us we have raised

A Wreck Inside, But Never Admitted

March 21, 2023

A series of short poems by Jon Organ, shared with openness about his experience and his inner thoughts during his throat cancer treatment. Follow Jon on Instagram: @jonscancerlarydiary Honest thoughts about my throat cancer treatment This corridor of hope beckons ahead. Lungs puffed with air, head full of dread. Elongated lights our landing strip high.

Remembering David Bodimeade, devoted husband to Debbie, loving dad to Becky and doting grandad of four

March 3, 2023

David, aged 73, a retired policeman, sadly passed away peacefully at home from a throat cancer on the 15th of January, with his beloved wife and daughter at his bedside holding his hands. When he was first diagnosed in 2002 and a serving policeman, his duties had to change a lot, so he became the

Benefact Group 2022 Movement for Good Awards

October 13, 2022

Benefact Group, a charitable organisation are looking to donate £1,000 to 120 nominated charities at the beginning of December. The more nominations we receive, the more likely we will be given £1,000 to us during the holiday season. To nominate us or find out more, follow this link: https://movementforgood.com/#nominateACharity

Call for More Fundraisers

October 12, 2022

Prevention and early diagnosis are two of the most important tools we have when it comes to saving lives, for those affected by throat cancers. When detected and referred early enough we see survival rates as high as 95%. Too often, people either ignore or dismiss the warning signs, leading to a later-stage diagnosis. This ultimately

Throat Cancer Foundation Ambassador, Steve Bergman Features an Article With the Metro Newspaper

September 28, 2022

‘My throat cancer was caused by HPV – men need to know they can get it too’ Read full article in Metro Newspaper ‘My throat cancer was caused by HPV – men need to know they can get it too’

My Throat Cancer was Caused by HPV – Men Need to Know They Can Get it Too

September 28, 2022

‘Men don’t like to talk about this,’ says 63-year-old Steve Bergman. Married for over 30 years, Steve is a survivor of neck cancer. While it might not seem a taboo subject, the actor and campaigner reveals that when he was first diagnosed in 2015, his doctor was wary of telling him that his cancer was caused by