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ORACLE Head & Neck Cancer UK

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

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Data from the National Disease Registration Service on HPV associated and HPV independent oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma

The Get Data Out Programme from the National Disease Registration Service (NDRS), part of NHS England, has published statistics on incidence, routes to diagnosis and treatment for patients diagnosed with…

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What the Rare Cancers Bill Means for Head & Neck Cancer

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Theatre Meets Healthcare: Breaking Barriers in Cancer Conversations

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Jamie Theakston Announces He is Cancer-Free After Laryngeal Cancer Treatment

Heart Breakfast’s much-loved presenter, Jamie Theakston, has shared the incredible news that he is now cancer free! After completing treatment for stage one laryngeal cancer – cancer of the voice…

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Mark Steele – Unforgettable evening of humour, resilience, and personal storytelling.

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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.

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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. Mouth cancer...

Laryngeal Cancer (Voice Box)

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 Neck 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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Donate Now

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

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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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💫 Giving Circles

Giving Circles is our new scheme for donating to our charity.

Oracle Friends

Oracle Friends

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

Gift to Head and Neck Cancer

Leave a gift in your will

How to bequeath money to Oracle HNCUK via your will.

Professionals and researchers

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

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Healthcare Professionals Resources

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Professional Development

Research into head and neck cancer

Research

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Research Projects

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Apply for funding

Key Facts

Throat cancers cases rising at 47% per annum

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

72% of middle throat cancer is 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.

Head & Neck Cancer

Types of Head & Neck Cancer

Patients and Carers

Call 0203 475 3471

Email info@oraclehnc.org.uk

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