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
Marshall Posner, MD, Medical Director, Head and Neck Oncology Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center, discusses factors that contribute to an improved prognosis for patients with HPV-positive head and neck cancer when compared to patients who are HPV-negative. Posner explains that several retrospective studies have confirmed that HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer is highly response to surgery, radiotherapy,
Very interesting video in which Dr Sturgis, from MD Anderson discusses HPV and the link to throat cancer, particularly oropharyngeal cancer. Interestingly he tells us that he is making sure that his sons get the HPV vaccine the same as his daughter to protect them against HPV related diseases. We have asked over 150 experts whether
It has been a very busy couple of weeks for TCF and we have been overwhelmed by the support people have shown to us. Lots of people who are recovering from cancer, or have had family members go through a cancer diagnosis and treatment have reached out to us to share their stories. We are
