Mouth Cancer Foundation Reg charity no: 1109298
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What is the Mouth Cancer Foundation?
The Mouth Cancer Foundation was established in June 2004 to support people with mouth, throat and other head & neck cancer. It gained charitable status in May 2005. Visit www.mouthcancerfoundation.org for further information.
What is Mouth Cancer?
Cancer can occur in any part of the mouth, tongue, lips and throat. Mouth cancers have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma. 1 person dies every 5 hours from mouth cancers and the mortality rate is just over 50% because of late detection. Visit your dentist, doctor or pharmacist at once if you notice any abnormal problems or are not sure.
How do I reduce the risk of Mouth Cancer?
- Not smoking or chewing tobacco, gutkha/paan
- Drinking less alcohol
- Having a healthier “low meat, low fat” diet, rich in vegetables and fruit
Note: 25% of cases have no associated high risk factors!
What are the top 10 symptoms for Mouth Cancer?
- A sore or ulcer in the mouth that does not heal within 3 weeks
- A lump or overgrowth of tissue anywhere in the mouth
- A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth
- Difficulty in swallowing, chewing or moving the jaw or tongue
- Numbness of the tongue or other area of the mouth
- A feeling that something is caught in the throat
- A chronic sore throat or hoarseness that persists more than 6 weeks
- Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable
- Neck swelling present for more than 3 weeks
- Unexplained tooth mobility persisting for more than 3 weeks
What is the Mouth Cancer Walk?
This year the Mouth Cancer Foundation is holding its third annual Mouth Cancer 10K walk on Saturday 20th September 2008 at 14:00 (13:00 arrival) in Hyde Park, London. This event will take the form of a giant sponsored walk with people from all over the UK travelling to the capital to take part.
It's a great community day out for everyone, especially for health professionals, patients and carers. Everyone is welcome to join, please see photos and register at www.mouthcancerwalk.org
What is Mouth Cancer Awareness Week?
Mouth Cancer Awareness Week runs from Sunday 16th November to Saturday 22nd November 2008.
Where can I get further information?
For more information, visit the Mouth Cancer Foundation website and its online support group at www.mouthcancerfoundation.org