The Patient Hub

This page is our patient hub. It provides links to our facebook support group, podcasts on various head and neck cancer topics and recipes for delicious food to get you through treatment and beyond.

Scroll down the page for our extensive library of patient stories organised by cancer type.

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Facebook Group

Nobody can offer advice like a fellow patient. Join our private online support group to speak to people who have been through similar experiences.

podcast on head and neck cancer

Join Michelle Vickers, our CAO as she speaks with a range of interesting people who are all linked to head and neck cancers, either personally or professionally.

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Head and neck cancer can have a huge impact on saliva and mouth function. We have created resources for those who struggle with eating and nutrition.

Patient Stories

Our video library of people impacted by cancer discussing their unique journeys, treatments and life after cancer. Many patients find comfort in the perspectives of those who have gone through similar experiences.

My earache cause was a sign of advanced tongue cancer

Voice was hoarse but throat didn’t hurt – Toby’s cancer story

Tongue Ulcer Cancer Story – Dizz

Tonsil cancer – a carer’s perspective

HPV Tongue cancer – Charlie´s story

Tongue cancer surgery and radiotherapy – Stessy´s advice

Embracing Carers Campaign – David and Anson

Difficulty swallowing and her cancer diagnosis journey -Kelly

Lump Below Ear Size Of Pea – Anne’s 7 Year Cancer Story

Suzanne’s lump in her neck – lymph node and tonsil cancer

Proton Beam Therapy vs Photon Beam Therapy

The late Sir John Hervey-Bathurst and salivary cancer

In loving memory of Jay Stone – our dear friend and supporter, 25/3/1990 to 3/6/2019

Linda – Ameloblastoma cancer (aged 23), and her surgery treatment

Nikki – oral cancers, reconstructive surgeries and the impact on her, her family and friends

Henrietta – Stage 2 tongue cancer, her Sentinel Node Biopsy surgery and successful recovery

Muriel – mouth/gum cancer, her surgery and recovery

Andrew – tongue cancer and lymph node surgery

Kathryn – Salivary Gland (Parotid) cancer and her successful surgery story

Alex – stage 3 tonsil (oropharynx) cancer and radio/chemotherapy treatment

Darren – Ameloblastoma cancer and surgery treatment in the midst of COVID 19

A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Second Chances

Andrew’s Resilience: A Trumpeter’s Triumph Over Adversity

Lump Above Collarbone Symptom – Hazel’s Tonsil Cancer Battle And Return To Cycling

Marc Head – A 14-Year Journey of Resilience, Peg Feeding, and Inspirational Optimism

Travelling and Confronting Cancer – Steven’s reflections his battle with Tonsil cancer

Caroline’s story – HPV 16 Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma – a female perspective

Angie – How a cycling challenge helped me recover from tonsil cancer treatment

Life after Lary – Jon describes his daily life after Laryngeal cancer

Jon’s persistent hoarse voice caused by cancer not asthma inhaler

NHS worker Rob Shaw urges men to talk about their symptoms

Robert Shaw shares his train journey story for world kindness day 2022…

Sinus is rare and leads to maxillofacial surgery

Expert, speedy diagnosis saved my life

Tongue Cancer – Stubborn determination got me through

A tickle in the throat signals cancer

Salivary Ductal Adenocarcinoma news “hit me like a train”

Belinda Gilfoyle – a slow recovery and learning to stay positive

Nigel Lloyd-Jones – being told “you have cancer” is life changing

Finding the right specialist to diagnose oral cancer