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Dear All,
Five and a half years ago, in 2004,- Christian Betz- brother, relative and friend was was diagnosed with tongue cancer at the age of 26. Fortunately it was caught early enough and he is one of the lucky ones to have survived. He has shown huge determination to come through this ordeal and recently surpass the 5 year survival rate of only 50% following initial successful treatment.
Amazingly mouth cancer kills ONE PERSON EVERY 3 HOURS in the UK because of late detection and has a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer and skin melanoma
In order to increase the SURVIVAL rate and help others to be as lucky, it is vital that more of us are aware of this type of cancer and know how to go about identifying it. Your support of the Mouth Cancer Foundation will make a real difference. I will make sure to send you out a t-shirt and a wrist band also for your support.
http://www.justgiving.com/vasaloppetcrosscountryskirace
THE CHALLENGE: 90 KMS, 10 SKIIS, 5 SPANDEX, 1 RACE – VASALOPPET 2010
In March of this year Clark Betz, Richard Duncan, Henrik Thorell, Thomas Matsson and Nick Keynes will take part in the world’s most famous and challenging cross country ski race - THE VASALOPPET - in order to raise much needed awareness.
We have chosen to support the Mouth Cancer Foundation http://rdoc.org.uk/ as our charity and we have created a “just giving” page. Your donation will make a huge difference to those who have been affected by this cancer.
The objective of this 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.
More information about mouth cancer
"Mouth Cancers" have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma
Oral and pharyngeal cancer is the sixth most common worldwide
Unfortunately 5-year survival rate has not improved (50% overall) for the last few decades except in specialized cancer centres
However better awareness and early detection transforms survival chances to 90%
In its very early stages, mouth cancers can be almost invisible making it easy to ignore. You can improve your chances of survival if the cancer is detected early and rapidly treated.
It is important to have a self-awareness and to perform regular, self-examinations to help in the early identification of these symptoms:
1. A sore or ulcer in the mouth that does not heal within three weeks
2. A lump or overgrowth of tissue anywhere in the mouth
3. A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth
4. Difficulty in swallowing
5. Difficulty in chewing or moving the jaw or tongue
6. Numbness of the tongue or other area of the mouth
7. A feeling that something is caught in the throat
8. A chronic sore throat or voice change (hoarseness) that persists more than six weeks, particularly smokers over 50 years old and heavy drinkers
9. Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable
10. Neck swelling present for more than three weeks
11. Unexplained tooth mobility persisting for more than three weeks - see a dentist urgently
12. Persistent nasal (especially unilateral)l nasal obstruction, particularly associated with mucus (clear, purulent or bloody) discharge causing difficulty breathing through nose
13. Unexplained persistent earache
Reduce your chances of getting these cancers by:
1. Not smoking or chewing tobacco, gutkha/paan
2. Limiting alcohol consumption
3. Having a healthier "low meat, low fat" diet, rich in vegetables and fruit with servings of bread, cereals or beans everyday
4. A high proportion of oropharyngeal cancers in nonsmokers and younger adults have been associated with HPV. The mode of transmission may be frequent oral sex in adolescents and young adults.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
So please dig deep and donate now.
Five and a half years ago, in 2004,- Christian Betz- brother, relative and friend was was diagnosed with tongue cancer at the age of 26. Fortunately it was caught early enough and he is one of the lucky ones to have survived. He has shown huge determination to come through this ordeal and recently surpass the 5 year survival rate of only 50% following initial successful treatment.
Amazingly mouth cancer kills ONE PERSON EVERY 3 HOURS in the UK because of late detection and has a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer and skin melanoma
In order to increase the SURVIVAL rate and help others to be as lucky, it is vital that more of us are aware of this type of cancer and know how to go about identifying it. Your support of the Mouth Cancer Foundation will make a real difference. I will make sure to send you out a t-shirt and a wrist band also for your support.
http://www.justgiving.com/vasaloppetcrosscountryskirace
THE CHALLENGE: 90 KMS, 10 SKIIS, 5 SPANDEX, 1 RACE – VASALOPPET 2010
In March of this year Clark Betz, Richard Duncan, Henrik Thorell, Thomas Matsson and Nick Keynes will take part in the world’s most famous and challenging cross country ski race - THE VASALOPPET - in order to raise much needed awareness.
We have chosen to support the Mouth Cancer Foundation http://rdoc.org.uk/ as our charity and we have created a “just giving” page. Your donation will make a huge difference to those who have been affected by this cancer.
The objective of this 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.
More information about mouth cancer
"Mouth Cancers" have a higher proportion of deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or skin melanoma
Oral and pharyngeal cancer is the sixth most common worldwide
Unfortunately 5-year survival rate has not improved (50% overall) for the last few decades except in specialized cancer centres
However better awareness and early detection transforms survival chances to 90%
In its very early stages, mouth cancers can be almost invisible making it easy to ignore. You can improve your chances of survival if the cancer is detected early and rapidly treated.
It is important to have a self-awareness and to perform regular, self-examinations to help in the early identification of these symptoms:
1. A sore or ulcer in the mouth that does not heal within three weeks
2. A lump or overgrowth of tissue anywhere in the mouth
3. A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth
4. Difficulty in swallowing
5. Difficulty in chewing or moving the jaw or tongue
6. Numbness of the tongue or other area of the mouth
7. A feeling that something is caught in the throat
8. A chronic sore throat or voice change (hoarseness) that persists more than six weeks, particularly smokers over 50 years old and heavy drinkers
9. Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable
10. Neck swelling present for more than three weeks
11. Unexplained tooth mobility persisting for more than three weeks - see a dentist urgently
12. Persistent nasal (especially unilateral)l nasal obstruction, particularly associated with mucus (clear, purulent or bloody) discharge causing difficulty breathing through nose
13. Unexplained persistent earache
Reduce your chances of getting these cancers by:
1. Not smoking or chewing tobacco, gutkha/paan
2. Limiting alcohol consumption
3. Having a healthier "low meat, low fat" diet, rich in vegetables and fruit with servings of bread, cereals or beans everyday
4. A high proportion of oropharyngeal cancers in nonsmokers and younger adults have been associated with HPV. The mode of transmission may be frequent oral sex in adolescents and young adults.
Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
So please dig deep and donate now.