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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

Risk Factors

Tobacco, alcohol, poor oral hygiene and poor diet increase the risk of contracting head and neck cancers. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can be spread sexually, sometimes can lead to certain head and neck cancers.

risk factors

Tobacco

Smoking or chewing tobacco increases your risk of head and neck cancer. Giving up tobacco use is really important to avoid this type of cancer.

Alcohol

Regularly drinking alcohol increases your risk of developing head and neck cancer, especially when combined with tobacco use. For more information go to: www.drinkaware.co.uk or to visit a helpline for those suffering with drug/alcohol addiction, go to: www.rehab4addiction.co.uk

Poor Oral Hygiene

It is essential to brush teeth and gums daily and visit your dentist at least once a year for a check up. The dentist may detect early signs of mouth cancer.

Poor Diet

Poor diet may increase your risk of developing certain types of head and neck cancer. Eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can help prevent these cancers developing.

HPV (human papilloma virus)

This virus, which can also cause other cancers such as cervical cancer, is passed on through certain sexual practices such as oral sex, but can also be passed on by open mouth kissing. Many people who have this virus never have any problems but younger people need to be aware of symptoms which may require medical attention. They also need to be aware of prevention. HPV vaccination is now available for young people.

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.

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