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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

Importance of early detection

Head and neck cancer may first be noticed when it is small or when it has grown and is more advanced. The first signs vary depending on the area of the head and neck affected. It might start as a subtle change in appearance in the lining of the mouth or tongue or a change in the voice box. It may be found incidentally at a dental examination. It may show up as symptoms such as hoarseness, pain in the mouth or the throat, difficulty swallowing or a swelling in the neck.

Research has shown that if cancer can be diagnosed early then the chances of cure are greatest. This is because there is less chance that it will have spread and will usually be a small size.

Early diagnosis also means treatment can often be more localised which speeds recovery.

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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