Patient Stories

We are grateful to patients who have shared their very personal stories about head and neck cancer with us. If you would like to tell us about your cancer journey please get in touch.

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John Wilkinson

John Wilkinson’s widow pledges her support for Oracle Cancer Trust following his acclaimed book “Face Cancer” that documents his cancer journey

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Julian Gilbert story

Julian Gilbert

Julian Gilbert faced the fight of his life when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

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Jon wearing an Oracle Cancer Trust Tshirt

Life after Lary

As Jon’s Instagram takeover for World Head and Neck Cancer Day comes to an end, he brings us up to…

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NHS 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…

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Nigel Lloyd-Jones story

Nigel Lloyd-Jones

To receive the news “You have cancer” is a life changing experience.

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Persistent 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…

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Suzie Cooke

Suzie Cooke

Suzie’s story – a lesson in not taking ‘no’ for an answer

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Picture of Steve standin in front of a map of south america

Travelling and Confronting Cancer

As a young boy growing up in Devon, Steven was always fascinated by London and the rest of the world.…

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Will-Wells-story

Will Wells

Will Wells describes the moment he was diagnosed with Salivary Ductal adenocarcinoma cancer

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