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Cancer Support Group 6 Year Anniversary

By Harvey / August 15, 2024

“We could never have imagined just how amazing it would be and just how supportive you would all be to each other”

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Respiratory-Swallow Training in Head and Neck Cancer

By Harvey / July 9, 2024

New training, which aims to change the breathing-swallowing pattern of patients with swallowing difficulties, has been developed in America.

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Oracle Cancer Trust’s Impact on International Head and Neck Cancer Day

By Harvey / October 2, 2023

In today’s digital age, social media has proven to be a powerful tool for raising awareness about important health issues and rallying support for crucial causes. On International Head and…

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A Head and Neck cancer perspective on the NHS Workforce Strategy 2023

By Harvey / September 20, 2023

The 2023 NHS Workforce Strategy promises plans for a reinvigorated healthcare system in England. It aims to address a shortage of over 100,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, promising…

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Financial support pilot programme

By tamara / August 21, 2023

The diagnosis of Head and Neck cancer can potentially have a large impact on the financial status of a patient and their family, costing families up to £600 more every…

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Breaking Bad News

By Harvey / July 29, 2023

At Oracle Cancer Trust, we understand that it’s tough for doctors and nurses to share difficult news with patients who have Head and Neck cancer. It’s important to be understanding,…

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The self-check that could save your life

By Harvey / July 27, 2023

Dr Elizabeth Marsh, Associate Professor in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Derby,explains how a simple self-screening check could help catch head and neck cancer early. Today (27…

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CRUK announces 2023 Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care

By tamara / May 13, 2023

Cancer Research UK recently presented their “Cancer in the UK: Overview report 2023” and with that launched it’s Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care. It sets out a vision that…

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The vital role of specialist Head and Neck Cancer Nurses

By tamara / May 12, 2023

At Oracle Cancer Trust we understand the crucial role specialist Head and Neck Cancer Nurses play in the lives of cancer patients. Marking International Nurses Day, we want to celebrate…

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Children and Young People’s perceptions and attitudes towards vaccines

By tamara / April 20, 2023

A survey titled “Young people’s attitudes towards vaccinations” was conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and funded by MSD UK. A total of 1584 pupils ages 11-16…

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