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Look A Head Cancer CampaignLook A Head Cancer Campaign
Look A Head Cancer CampaignLook A Head Cancer Campaign
Saving lives from head and neck cancer
Registered Charity Number 1147363
  • Home
  • Risk Factors
  • Symptoms and Treatment
    • Importance of early detection
    • Symptoms
    • Treatment options
    • What happens at the clinic
    • The patient pathway
    • What happens at the multidisciplinary meeting? (MDT)
    • What happens at the combined multidisciplinary clinic?
    • Information for health professionals
  • News
  • Resources
  • Volunteers

The Look A Head Cancer Campaign in the Tees Valley, South Durham and North Yorkshire area is a charity which aims to raise awareness of head and neck cancer.

The symptoms which may suggest a cancer in the head and neck are a hoarse voice, pain or discomfort in the throat, an ulcer on the tongue or other part of the mouth, a lump or white patch in the mouth, painful or difficult swallowing or a lump in the neck. If any of these symptoms last for four weeks or more, I would urge the person to see their doctor without delay. We have saved lives through early treatment.

– Richard Wight, head and neck consultant at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough

Mainly affecting people over the age of 40, head and neck cancer includes cancers in the mouth, larynx , throat, nose and ear. Treatment is simpler and more effective when the disease is caught early, therefore we encourage people to see their doctor or dentist as soon as they detect any worrying symptoms. This type of cancer is less well known than some cancers but is more common in the north east than in other parts of the country. It is also on the increase.

Contact Information

Mrs Pam Cooper | Secretary
Telephone: (01642) 531109
Mobile: 07710 449823
Email: enquiries@headandneck.info

 

We would like to thank all our supporters for their tireless campaigning helping to
raise money and awareness of these cancers.

Thank you supporters

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