March the 4th this year is International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) awareness day. It is a global campaign highlighting the fact that HPV is a public health issue that affects us all, either directly or indirectly and is a contributor towards several types of cancer, including throat. The day itself will help many people better understand
The Throat Cancer Foundation has published a series of myths about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) on World Cancer Day. The Foundation’s aim is to tackle misconceptions about HPV-related throat cancers, after winning a nationwide campaign to have boys vaccinated against HPV in 2018. Extending the equitable vaccination programme allowed around 400,000 teenage boys a year
In February 2014 I started experiencing earache, so my doctor prescribed antibiotics, which I took for a few months hoping they would clear it up. They didn’t, and the earache returned so the doctor then referred me to my local Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department. The week before my appointment I found a lump
WHO ARE CANCER RESEARCH UK? Cancer Research UK have been going since 1902 and along the way have achieved a long list of firsts. Now they are pushing well into the future – developing newer, kinder treatments, getting closer to cures. More than 1 in 3 of us will develop cancer at some point in
WHO ARE MACMILLAN.CANCER SUPPORT? Macmillan are one the UK’s largest charities dedicated to supporting those with cancer. They offer a wide range of services and are involved in every facet of cancer care: from diagnosis, to treatment and recovery to coping with life limiting conditions and loss. Macmillan are there for all people affected by
We are delighted to share Paul’s story: “My message for someone facing this is: be positive, try not to let it take over your life (it does though), meet everything head on, keep your appointments and just go with it.” I first noticed in November 2010 that I had a sore throat and earache,I visited
Throat Cancer Foundation are absolutely delighted to support My Name is Not Cancers nationwide Identity Day. My Name Is Not Cancer® was established in 2011 and their aim is to empower anyone affected by cancer, helping them retain identity and a sense of self in the face of adversity, whether newly diagnosed with cancer, undergoing
We are delighted and honoured to share Penny and Helen’s story about why they have decided to run not one but two marathons to raise money for TCF. Penny and Helen are two sisters who unfortunately lost their Dad, Michael Scott-Evans, to cancer of the larynx. They are running to honour the memory of their
TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS. One issue which has come up time and time again for cancer patients and survivors is affordable travel insurance. Many people have said that travel insurance can end up costing more than the holiday itself, which can put people off travelling. It is not recommended to travel without travel insurance
It has been a very busy time for the charity and we are moving forward at a very good pace. We could not have done this without the support of everyone so far and we are very grateful. We are now working hard at raising money to start doing the vitally important work that is
