Thank you very much for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page and donating towards my chosen charity The Mouth Cancer Foundation. Since beginning my career as a Therapeutic Radiographer in 2003 I have had an interest in the treatment of Head and Neck cancers and the support patients receive from diagnosis to post-treatment. This year to highlight Mouth Cancer Awareness Month I took part in a 24 hour fast commencing at 7am on Tuesday 17th November; I hope to raise as much money as possible for this worthwhile cause. Below is a brief introduction to the Mouth Cancer Foundation and the valuable work they do. Thank you once again for your support. Kel
During the past three years, the MCF website has become an important source of information for oral and head and neck cancer patients who are trying to gain a better understanding of their illness and their lives. The Mouth Cancer Foundation website aims to help patients, carers and health professionals find free information on mouth cancers easily. It provides direct links to the relevant sections of existing cancer sites and includes patient experiences as well as an online support group.
The main object of the Foundation is:
The relief of sickness and the promotion and protection of good health among those suffering or at risk of Mouth, Throat and other Head & Neck Cancer by the collation and dissemination of relevant information among the public generally and by the provision of support to patients, carers and health professionals.
Their objectives are:
- to co-ordinate and lead a Mouth Cancer Awareness programme in the United Kingdom that emphasizes early detection and prevention.
- to provide counselling and support for patients and families Individual counselling sessions for people with cancer and their loved ones; conducted in person, over the phone and via the Internet.
• providing a telephone helpline and education led by experts
• providing an online support group and interactive Web community
• providing national co-ordination and support for local support groups
- to provide assistance for those who need it most. Assist with obtaining financial assistance for things such as pain medication, homecare, childcare, and transportation to and from treatment;
- to foster and undertake research into any aspect of the objects of the Foundation and its work and to disseminate the results of any such research;
- to co-operate and enter into arrangements with any relevant authorities, organizations, national, local or otherwise
Further information is available at www.rdoc.org.uk or www.mouthcancerfoundation.org
