Patient Stories
Andrew’s Resilience: A Trumpeter’s Triumph Over Adversity
In a remarkable display of resilience and dedication to his craft, trumpeter Andrew took to the pitch at Oxford United’s Kassam Stadium on Saturday 28th October, to play “The Last…
Read More“Head and Neck cancers matter” by Hazel
My journey with cancer began with a seemingly minor neck discomfort during my retirement in Spain. I led an active and healthy lifestyle, being an avid cyclist and hiker, and…
Read MoreA 14-Year Journey of Resilience, Peg Feeding, and Inspirational Optimism
Head and Neck Cancer patient, Marc Head, reflects on his experience with his diagnosis and treatment. His story reveals the unexpected insights and daily challenges that come following cancer treatment.…
Read MoreTravelling and Confronting Cancer
As a young boy growing up in Devon, Steven was always fascinated by London and the rest of the world. He loved the contrasts in the world and enjoyed seeing…
Read MoreHPV 16 Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma – a female perspective
In February 2018, I received the shocking news that I had head and neck cancer. The diagnosis came after months of investigations at Salisbury hospital for a damson-sized lump on…
Read MoreHow a cycling challenge helped Angie recover from tonsil cancer treatment
In June 2010, at the age of 47, I was diagnosed with advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma in my right tonsil. The cancer had spread to the lymph nodes on both…
Read MoreLife after Lary
As Jon’s Instagram takeover for World Head and Neck Cancer Day comes to an end, he brings us up to speed on what life is like now and tells us…
Read MorePersistent hoarse voice caused by cancer not asthma inhaler
Jon (56), a husband and dad of 4, experienced a persistent hoarse voice for over a year but put it down to the new inhaler he was taking. In November…
Read MoreNHS worker diagnosed with cancer urges men to talk to each other about worrying symptoms
Father and young son launch appeal for International Men’s Day encouraging men to talk about cancer. An NHS worker forced to endure months of painful treatment after being diagnosed with…
Read MoreWorld Kindness Day 2022
World Kindness Day 2022 Oracle Cancer Trust Ambassador Robert Shaw shares his story from earlier this year… “On Wednesday 3rd August we went to see my consultant for results of…
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