Joseph Drew was a man whose life was defined by kindness, generosity, and an enduring love for the simple joys of life. Diagnosed with tonsil, throat, tongue, and neck cancer in October 2018, Joseph faced his illness with remarkable courage and dignity. Despite the immense pain he endured, he never once complained. His quiet strength
In 2020, in the thick of lockdown, our world turned upside down. Martin was diagnosed with throat cancer. It came completely out of the blue, and what made it even more shocking was the cause: a virus. Not COVID-19, as one might assume during that year, but HPV – the human papillomavirus. We were floored.
Jane Mallan’s Journey Through the Storm of Throat Cancer In December 2023, just before Christmas, I felt the first tickle. A sore throat. Nothing major — it’s winter, after all. Everyone gets that scratchy feeling. I shrugged it off. But by January, nothing had changed. No improvement. My GP said it was a viral infection,
At the start of ‘Throat Cancer Awareness Month, we ask the question, ‘Why is prevention better than treatment, when is comes to throat cancers?’ Plus, according to organisations like the World Health Organisations, and Cancer Research UK, the percentage of preventable throat cancers range from 80 to 90%. That is a staggering figure. Prevention is
Already known to cause several different type of cancers, include throat, researchers are finding potential evidence that HPV may cause heart disease too. More reasons to ensure that we administer the life saving vaccine as early as possible. An article in the Medical Life Sciences magazine outlines the scientific findings. “In addition to causing several
A group of five determined individuals—Jude, Ethan, Jayden, Michael, and Jack—are taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Their mission? To complete the grueling 24-mile (38.6 km) trek in under 12 hours, all in support of the Throat Cancer Foundation. While this may seem like an ambitious feat given their experience as a group, they
Every year on March 4th, the world comes together to mark International HPV Awareness Day, a crucial global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its associated health risks. HPV is one of the most common viral infections, with certain strains known to cause various cancers, including cervical, anal, and throat
I wake at 6 am load my nebuliser mask up and sit for 1.5 hours to clear my trachea from the night’s dryness. This allows me to breath. Once done, I then moisturise a lot on my head, face, and neck. I change my base plate that holds my Heat Moisture Exchange (HME) on to
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
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
