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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
The Throat Cancer Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Yvonne McClaren to our Clinical Advisory Team, where she will play a leading role in helping to support and advise people affected by dysphagia and the eating and drinking challenges that can follow throat cancer treatment. Whether for themselves or a loved one. Yvonne
Globally, head and neck cancer cases are on the rise, with smoking identified as a leading risk factor. These cancers encompass malignancies in areas such as the mouth, tongue, gums, throat, nasal cavity, and sinuses. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/head-and-neck-cancer-is-rising-fast-smoking-could-be-the-reason/articleshow/121435686.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com Additionally, the human papillomavirus (HPV) has been increasingly linked to throat cancers, particularly oropharyngeal cancers. Studies indicate that men,
