The Throat Cancer Foundation has received a very generous donation of £1,500, in memory of Sharon Piggott Wilkinson, sadly lost to throat cancer in September 2021. Sharon was manageress of The Vault bar, in Crook and much of the money has been donated by those who worked with her, customers, and of course her loving
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
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
‘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’
‘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
Caring for a loved one who has or had a throat cancer can be one of the most demanding things a person does. We often hear stories from carers of stress, frustration, pain, fear, or emotional turmoil. Wishing they could take the cancer away, their loved one is going through. A whole range of emotions
We are working with a team based at the University College London who are developing a new technological device that aims to help people who have difficulty with eating and swallowing. The team are looking for volunteers to help with two different parts of this groundbreaking research. They need volunteers who currently have or has
The family of Alan Shepherd have kindly donated £344.20 from them and friends who attended his funeral, after he passed away on the 24th of August. He was a well loved and appreciated man. Alan was diagnosed with a throat cancer at 59, but because of the treatment and care he received he lived for
Patient Ambassador – Victoria Workman, Worthing In 2012, Victoria Workman, retired ‘Children’s Work Manager’, and grandma of two was diagnosed with a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related throat cancer. She had been experiencing choking sensations, along with an awful cold that would not shift, and her mouth was in a lot of pain. It was her
In April 2020, Gerard Dillon, a professional singer from Liverpool, noticed changes in his voice as it had started to sound hoarse. In his line of business, he was well aware that something wasn’t right, and knew that it was important to get it checked, so made an appointment with his doctor. He had never
