Late in 2022 I had reason to visit my GP with a small white patch on the side of my tongue that was painless but didn't go away. Despite my GP assuring me that their hunch that all was ok I was put into the fast track cancer diagnosis system.

Two weeks for an appointment with a consultant , two weeks to have the biopsy and two weeks until my diagnosis consultation. The Great Western Hospital were amazing and with relief after those 6 weeks I was told all was Ok and to monitor things going forward.

They were the longest 6 weeks of my life. When Dentists do mouth examinations they check for tooth and gum disorders but also check for signs of Oral cancers. With the lack of NHS dentists and free dental healthcare self examination is critical.

I intend to complete the 84 mile Hadrian's Wall walk in the summer of 2023 in 5 day to raise funds that will help raise awareness and encourage more people understand what the signs are.

SO PLEASE SUPPORT ME and give what you can.

Cheers

Wes

The Mouth Cancer Foundation is a charity dedicated to helping and supporting those suffering from or at risk of mouth cancer, throat cancer and other head and neck cancers, as well as providing assistance and information on living with mouth cancer for families, friends and carers.

Help raise awareness by fundraising or join in the charity's annual fundraiser, the Mouth Cancer 10 KM Awareness Walk. You can also support the charity's self examination campaign or order a copy of the Easy to Swallow Cookbook.