There is a phrase many cancer survivors hear. “You must be glad it’s all over.” It is usually said kindly. It comes from a good place. People want to believe that the end of treatment means the end of cancer. They want to imagine a clear finish line: diagnosis, treatment, recovery, normal life. But for
Recent BBC coverage of new HPV vaccine figures has highlighted just how powerful cancer prevention can be. The report refers to the HPV vaccine as a “life-saving jab” after research showed the major impact it is already having in reducing deaths from cervical cancer. It is hugely encouraging news, and it deserves to be welcomed.
When someone searches “is throat cancer curable?”, they are often not asking a simple medical question. They may be frightened.They may have symptoms they cannot explain.They may have just received a diagnosis.Or they may be trying to understand what is happening to someone they love. The honest answer is that throat cancer is not one
There is a moment in many cancer stories when people expect the worst to be over. Treatment has finished. The surgery is done. The radiotherapy appointments have stopped. The chemotherapy chair is no longer part of the weekly routine. Family, friends and colleagues breathe a sigh of relief and say the words everyone has been
There is a pattern in parts of the media whenever HPV and throat cancer are discussed. A real illness. A real person. A real diagnosis. And then, wrapped around it, a headline designed to provoke embarrassment, blame or shock. That is not good health journalism. It is distortion. At the Throat Cancer Foundation, we see
November 2025 marks our seventh consecutive year distributing vital patient and healthcare professional guides to every NHS ENT department across the country. Jamie’s Legacy: From Patient to Advocate The Throat Cancer Foundation’s partnership with the NHS began with one man’s determination to transform a deeply personal struggle into meaningful support for others. When Jamie Rae
When facing a throat cancer diagnosis, the journey can feel overwhelming and isolating. We asked our community to share moments when someone’s support made a real difference in their experience. Their responses highlight the profound impact that understanding, connection, and compassionate care can have during the most challenging times. Finding Your Voice When Words Feel
How a proven breast cancer model can transform throat cancer survival rates from 60% to 95% The Untold Story of a Preventable Tragedy Every year, thousands of people lose their lives to throat cancer not because the disease is untreatable, but because it goes undetected until it’s too late. Whilst 60% of throat cancer patients
Finnish researchers develop groundbreaking diagnostic that identifies head and neck cancer patients who can be cured with surgery alone In a development that could transform cancer care for thousands of patients worldwide, Finnish researchers have created a simple diagnostic test that can accurately predict which head and neck cancer patients can be cured with surgery
When we asked throat cancer survivors and those affected by the disease what they wished more people understood, their responses revealed crucial insights that could save lives and change perceptions. Here’s what they want you to know. Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs Victoria Workman’s response is a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection.
