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.
Today is World Cancer Day, and we’re thinking about something that should never have taken a fight in the first place: protecting boys from cancers caused by HPV. Our founder, the late Jamie Rae, knew this wasn’t abstract policy. He was diagnosed with HPV-related throat cancer in 2010, and it changed everything for him. What
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
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,
A significant advancement in treating head and neck cancers, including throat cancer, has emerged from the international phase III KEYNOTE-689 trial. The study demonstrated that administering the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) both before and after surgery, alongside standard treatments like radiotherapy and chemotherapy, extended the average cancer-free period from 2.5 years to 5 years. This
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
On Swallowing Awareness day 2025, the Throat Cancer Foundation is proud to be working alongside research teams at University College London (UCL) and the University of Bristol on groundbreaking advancements designed to support those living with swallowing difficulties. Swallowing issues, known medically as dysphagia, are common in individuals who have undergone cancer treatment, particularly for
On National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day 2025, the Throat Cancer Foundation extends its deepest gratitude and admiration to all Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) who dedicate their lives to supporting cancer patients across the UK. These highly trained professionals play a crucial role in providing expert care, guidance, and emotional support to individuals facing the
A report from the University of Sheffield in collaboration with the Department of Health and Social Care, revealed a significant increase in throat cancers in England between 2013 and 2020, with diagnoses rising by 47%. In 2020 there were over 10,000 new cases and more that 3,000 deaths. The study also highlighted socioeconomic disparities, noting
‘Men don’t like to talk about this,’ says 63-year-old Steve Bergman. Married for over 30 years, Steve is a survivor of neck cancer. While it might not seem a taboo subject, the actor and campaigner reveals that when he was first diagnosed in 2015, his doctor was wary of telling him that his cancer was caused by
