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10th Annual National Head and Neck oncology meeting

By tamara / October 6, 2023

Friday 15th September saw the 10th annual National Head and Neck Oncology meeting take place in York, chaired by our very own Trustee Dr Mehmet Sen. The focus of this…

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Walking the West Highland Way for fellow young tongue cancer patients

By Harvey / October 5, 2023

In the face of adversity, some individuals find extraordinary strength and resilience. Hannah, a care worker in a children’s home and tongue cancer survivor has embarked on an inspiring journey…

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An evening with Oracle Cancer Trust: Illuminating the Path to a Brighter Future

By Harvey / October 3, 2023

In a remarkable celebration of both scientific progress and philanthropic achievement, Oracle Cancer Trust recently hosted an Impact Evening that left attendees inspired and hopeful. The event not only showcased…

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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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Walking the North Downs Way in Memory of Dad

By Harvey / August 29, 2023

On Saturday 9th July 2023, Peter’s friends and family walked 16.5 miles of the North Downs Way from Wye and Folkestone, an area Peter and his wife Isabelle called home…

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Caroline and Anna at the finish line of the Wainwright coast-to-coast walk

192 Mile coast-to-coast walk to mark 5 years cancer free

By Harvey / August 11, 2023

5 years after receiving treatment for a nasty Head and Neck cancer, Caroline Outterside, considers herself as one of the lucky ones and wants to give back. Accompanied by her…

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Medical experts and researchers team up to highlight increase in head and neck cancer

By Harvey / August 3, 2023

Experts from the University of Derby, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) and University Hospitals Leicester have joined forces to raise awareness of head and neck cancer. The teams,…

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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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Revealing Insights into Head and Neck Cancer through the Get Data Out Programme

By Harvey / July 17, 2023

To help us understand Head and Neck cancer, it is important to have access to comprehensive and accurate data. The Get Data Out programme, initiated by the National Cancer Registration…

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