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
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
