HEAD & NECK CANCER
INFORMATION ON HEAD & NECK CANCER
HEAD & NECK CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
HEAD & NECK CANCER LIFE STORIES
Information on Head & Neck Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer Charities
Charities are a great resource to help support you or your loved ones on your cancer journey. They can offer information and support in a variety of ways, practical, physical, emotional and financial. Some offer helplines, with access to medically-trained staff, and others fund research into finding a cure or better treatment for cancer. Please see below some charities that offer help.
Get Ahead Charitable Trust
Welcome to Get A-Head, the charity which works tirelessly to make life better for those suffering from head and neck diseases – particularly cancer – and those who care for them. As well as funding vital research into the causes and treatments of head and neck...
The Swallows
We are a nationwide Head and Neck Cancer Charity We are known as “The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Group” because of the difficulty a lot of people have with swallowing, this group is designed to provide help with patients and carers. The Swallows was formed by like...
Salivary Gland Cancer UK
We’re a new charity for those with rare salivary gland cancers such as Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. Our aim? To build a UK-wide information and support network for people affected by, or treating, these conditions. We organise regular networking meetings. We give you...
National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs
Offering services and support to laryngectomees and their families and friends Telephone: 020 7730 8585 Website: https://www.laryngectomy.org.uk/ Address: NALC Suite 16 Tempo House 15 Falcon Road London SW11 2PJ
Mouth Cancer Foundation
The Mouth Cancer Foundation website aims to assist patients, carers and health professionals find information on head and neck cancers easily. It provides direct links to the relevant sections of existing cancer sites and includes patient experiences as well as a...
Useful Resources for Head & Neck Cancer
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Find a support group for Head & Neck Cancer
It can be really useful to speak to other people who know how you are feeling because they have been there too. Speaking to those who have a lived experience of cancer can be a great source of comfort. Many support groups also invite speakers or have medical staff in attendance, so can be a great resource to help you on your cancer journey. Here are some local support groups you may be interested in.
Barnsley Head and Neck
The Well for Wellbeing, Suite 12 Queens Court 11 Regent Street, Barnsley, S70 2EG
Tel: 01226 432419
Email: headandneck.cns@nhs.net
This group meets bi-monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 2-4 pm. Contact them to confirm the dates. They also have a facebook group called HEADSTRONG.
Doncaster Head and Neck
Lary ALLstars
Sheffield Heads Together Head & Neck Support Group
The group is open to all patients and their carers.
Wakefield, Pontefract & Dewsbury Head & Neck Cancer Education / Support Group
This group aims to offer support and information to any person affected by head and neck cancer including partners, carers, relatives and friends.
Head & Neck Cancer Life Stories
Rob’s story
Rob Husband almost lost his voice to cancer – before he found it again – this time as a patient advocate. In 2017, Rob, who lives in lovely countryside outside of Huddersfield, was living life to the full. He worked as a Contracts Manager in the construction industry....
Richard’s story
I’ve had cancer twice – but I was very lucky they both could be treated when caught early Keen sportsman Richard Seddon arrived for our interview in Leeds on one of the hottest days of the year looking a picture of health despite having cycled 12 miles from his Yeadon...
Cancer Journeys – David Brown
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to David Brown. He talks about his throat cancer that spread to his lungs, liver kidneys & spine & how his...
S1 Ep1 – It took almost losing my voice to find my voice
Rob Husband talks about his journey with head and neck cancer
Cancer Journeys – Mandy Taylor
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Mandy Taylor about her battle with stage 3 breast cancer and now is terminally ill with SNUC - Sinonasal...
Cancer Journeys – Helen Lynch
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Helen Lynch about her battle with stage 2 tongue cancer and also later Leukaemia. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...
Cancer Journeys – Paul Vose
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Paul Vose about his battle with head and neck cancer. Jacqui's goal and legacy is to raise £1,000,000 for Leeds...
Cancer Journeys – Anthony Thompson
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Anthony Thompson about his battle with Squamous Cell Carcinoma in his jaw and mouth. Jacqui's goal and legacy is...
Cancer Journeys – Karen Matley
Jacqui Drake talks to people who have had cancer or their loved ones and shares their experiences of this terrible disease. In this episode Jacqui talks to Michelle Teale about her battle with Breast, Liver & Stomach Cancer Jacqui's goal and legacy is to...