ORACLE Head & Neck Cancer UK

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

Cancer Care: Why Mental Health Support Must Be Part of Every Cancer Journey

Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK is proud to support the Daily Express Cancer Care campaign, a powerful series that shines a light on the often unseen emotional toll of cancer – and the urgent need for better psychological support for everyone affected. The campaign published over the past three weeks featured voices from across…

Ground-breaking blood test shows promise for early detection of head & neck and other hard-to-screen cancers

A new large-scale trial has found that the blood-based screening test known as Galleri test can detect more than 50 types of cancer – including cancers of the head and neck, which currently have no routine screening programme – and may significantly boost early diagnosis. The trial showed that, when used alongside existing screening methods,…

2 Minutes to Save Your Life: Oracle Launches HeadNeckCheck Campaign for Make Sense Week

This Make Sense Week (15-20 September), the European-wide head and neck cancer awareness initiative, Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK, is championing both prevention and early detection – recognising that stopping cancer before it starts is just as vital as catching it early. Two Ways to Fight Cancer This Week Prevention Today: Head and neck…

Leadership update

After four successful years as CEO, Tamara Kahn has transformed Oracle into a respected national voice for head and neck cancer patients. She established a national presence, created a four-pillar RACE strategy (Research, Awareness, Collaboration and Patient/Community Engagement) and built strong policy influence. With these foundations now firmly in place, Tamara will transition from her…

Finding Light in Adversity: Seven inspiring stories through head and neck cancer

A new collection of patient stories from Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK reveals how individuals facing head and neck cancer have discovered unexpected sources of strength, purpose and even joy during their treatment and recovery. The seven contributors share remarkably similar themes despite their unique journeys. Almost all emphasise the power of maintaining a…

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NHS to fast-track patients with head and neck cancer into cancer vaccine trial

Patients with advanced head and neck cancers in England will be fast-tracked into a trial of a new cancer vaccine, as the NHS expands its world-leading trial ‘match-making’ service. The investigational cancer vaccine uses mRNA technology to help the immune system recognise and kill cancer cells containing human papillomavirus proteins. More than 100 patients with advanced head…

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.