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Against All Odds: Michael’s Extraordinary Battle with Throat Cancer as it Returns and His Unstoppable Will to Keep Moving

June 23, 2025

“Given two choices — palliative care or major surgery — 71-year-old Michael chose to fight. Just a month after surviving a life-saving laryngectomy, he’s walking 5K with his daughter and 8-year-old granddaughter to raise money for others battling throat cancer.” In late 2024, Michael and his family were hit with devastating news: the return of

Signed, ‘I Love You’: Man of faith, Kevin “Shawn” Vincent, a dad, a son, a brother

June 21, 2025

May 7, 1976 – February 4, 2025 Kevin Shawn Vincent—known simply as Shawn—was a devoted father, brother and son whose four-year battle with HPV-related throat cancer revealed both the brutal cost of the disease and the quiet power of faith. Early Life and Diagnosis Born on 7 May 1976, Shawn was the younger brother of

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Jamie Rae Honoured by Global HPV Platform for Pioneering Work on Cancer Prevention

June 20, 2025

The Throat Cancer Foundation is proud to share that our late CEO and founder, Jamie Rae, has been recognised with a tribute by HPV World—a leading international platform focused on the prevention of HPV-related cancers—for his pivotal role in securing gender-neutral HPV vaccination in the UK. Jamie Rae died peacefully but far too soon on

Andi Woolass Raises Over £6,650 for Throat Cancer Support After Conquering “The Wall” Ultra 70-mile Challenge

June 19, 2025

What a journey. What an experience. What an inspiration. We are proud to celebrate the phenomenal achievement of Andi Woolass, who has raised over £6,650 (and counting) for the Throat Cancer Foundation after taking on one of the UK’s toughest endurance events – The Wall. The Wall is no ordinary run. It’s a 70-mile ultra marathon

Throat Cancer Foundation – Official Statement

June 18, 2025

The Throat Cancer Foundation (TCF) welcomes today’s BBC coverage and stands alongside medical professionals like Dr Claire Cameron and educators such as Dom Cairns-Gibson in raising serious concerns about the disparity in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake across Scotland. We would further argue this is a nationwide issue, not limited to Scotland alone. HPV-related throat

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Mhairi Hogg School of Dancing Raises £200 for The Throat Cancer Foundation

June 11, 2025

The Mhairi Hogg School of Dancing, based in South West Edinburgh, has generously raised and donated £200 to The Throat Cancer Foundation. This donation was part of a wider fundraising effort at the school’s recent dance show held at the Church Hill Theatre in Edinburgh, where funds were raised in support of cancer charities. Founded

From Overweight to Overwhelming Odds – Andi’s Epic Journey Begins This Saturday

June 11, 2025

When Andi Woolass first laced up his trainers, he was nearly three stone over his target weight and nursing a dodgy calf. But nothing was going to stop him. Because Andi’s not just running – he’s running with purpose. This Saturday, the 14th of June Andi takes on one of the most gruelling physical and

Jamie Rae’s Legacy Honoured in Times Obituary pages

June 11, 2025

We are deeply humbled to see The Times and The Sunday Times publish an obituary honouring our late CEO Jamie Rae. It reflects the full arc of his extraordinary life—and his tireless work to protect future generations from HPV-related throat cancers. His courage, vision, and determination helped change UK government policy to ensure boys were

This Is What HPV Can Do: Mark’s Throat Cancer Story Must Be Heard

June 7, 2025

In 2018, Mark Johnson generously shared his deeply personal experience of HPV-related throat cancer with us at the Throat Cancer Foundation. It was one of the most powerful and harrowing accounts we had ever published — a stark portrait of the life-or-death decisions he and his young family were forced to face at the time.

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Paul Younger, my throat cancer 7 years on, and Jamie Rae and HPV

June 5, 2025

Seven years ago, Paul Younger was nearing the end of treatment for HPV-related base of tongue and tonsillar throat cancer. He was anxiously awaiting the results of a final scan that would determine whether the combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy had been successful. Paul was diagnosed in January 2018 after discovering a persistent lump in his