How to check for head and neck cancers at home

Head Neck Cancer Check

ORACLE Head & Neck Cancer UK

Improving Head and Neck cancer patient outcomes through support of key programmes, raising awareness and addressing growing healthcare inequalities.

Just over half of patients with head and neck cancers are seen within the NHS target of 62 days.

Cancer Treatment Wait Times risking lives

Patients with head and neck cancers face long delays, with just over half being seen within the NHS target of 62 days.

Jamie Theakston announced he has Layrngeal cancer on Instagram 17th September 2023

Jamie Theakston announces Laryngeal cancer diagnosis

Presenter Jamie Theakston reveals he has a form of head and neck cancer The Heart Radio DJ announced the news in a post on Instagram, saying he recently had an…

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Make Sense Campaign 2024

Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK Supports Make Sense Campaign 2024 Raising Awareness for Head and Neck Cancer We are proud to support the Make Sense Campaign (16th – 21st…

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About Us

Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK´s key aims and mission.

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Sign Away Cancer

Find out about our campaign to drive increased uptake in HPV vaccination for 12 to 14 year olds.

All About Head & Neck Cancer

Details what the term head and neck cancer means, patient stories, useful links and more on and the different types within the head and neck group of cancers.

Head and neck cancer type percentages

Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancer is the umbrella term used to...

Tonsil Cancer

Your tonsils are two oval-shaped pads in the back of...

Throat cancer

The throat (pharynx) includes 3 different parts that can be...

Mouth cancer

The oral cavity includes the mouth and tongue. It can...

Voice box or Larynx cancer

The larynx is commonly called the voice box. This tube-shaped...

Sinus cancer

The nasal cavity is the large, air-filled space behind the...

Lymph node cancer

Cancer of Unknown Primary in the Head and Neck region...

Thyroid cancer

The thyroid gland is a small gland in the front,...

Patients and carers

From self checks to help groups

What to expect at an appointment for head and neck cancer

What To Expect

Navigating diagnosis, treatment and side effects based on personal experiences.

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Patient Stories

We are grateful to patients who have shared their very personal stories about head and neck cancer with us.

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Patient Hub

Watch our patient and carer stories and see how they relate to you.

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Resources

Mental health, financial and bereavement help and resources for patients and carers

How to help

However you have been touched by Head and Neck cancer, getting involved can make a big difference in so many ways.

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Oracle Voices

Join our advocates raising awareness of the disease and increase rates of earlier diagnosis by health professionals

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Volunteering

Ways to get involved with our charity including roles needing your time and experience to help us move forwards.

Gift to Head and Neck Cancer

Leave a gift in your will

How to bequeath money to Oracle via your will.

Oracle Friends

Oracle Friends

Oracle Friends is for those wishing to make regular donations to aid our work.

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Donate Now

Giving financial support will help drive our key aims and programmes forward. Thank you!

Professionals and researchers

Over the last 20 years Oracle has awarded £8m in research grants supporting early-stage research into Head and Neck cancers

Research into head and neck cancer

Pioneering Research

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Research Projects

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Research Institutes

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Clinical Trials

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Apply for funding

Key Facts

17,000 new cases of head and neck cancer each year

72% of head and neck cancer caused by hpv

Only 33% of Head and Neck cancers diagnosed early, resulting in poor survival and outcomes.

Numbers are increasing at 30% per decade.

4th most common cancer in MEN

Every day 34 people are diagnosed with Head and Neck cancers in the UK.

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Head & Neck Cancer

Patients and Carers

Call 0203 475 3471

Email info@oraclehnc.org.uk

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Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1142037), and in Scotland (SC052790).

Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (7125497). Registered address: 80 Coombe Road, New Malden KT3 4QS.