INFORMATION ABOUT RADIOTHERAPY FOR HEAD AND NECK CANCER

Macmillan Cancer Support is a Patient Information Forum TICK accredited (PIF TICK Certification | Patient Information Forum) website. This website gives information about radiotherapy and the side-effects, including the impact on sex life and fertility. It provides information in other languages and formats such as British Sign Language and easy read information.

The NHS website gives an overview of radiotherapy and some of the  side effects. There is also a video explaining what happens during radiotherapy.

Radiotherapy UK is a Patient Information Forum TICK accredited ( PIF TICK Certification | Patient Information Forum) Patients and Families online hub. Learn more about your pathway through radiotherapy treatment, your treatment team, side effects and late-effects of radiotherapy, and get helpful ideas on questions to ask so you feel empowered to understand your treatment. Browse patient stories and soak in information that has been approved by patients and clinicians, all in your own time and in the comfort of your own home.  

Changing Faces is here for everyone with a scar, mark or condition on their face or body. We provide life-changing mental health, wellbeing and skin camouflage services. We work to transform understanding and acceptance of visible difference, and campaign to reduce prejudice and discrimination. 

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

Join the  Mouth Cancer Foundation online community. Patient Ambassador Karen Liesching-Schroder  hosts a closed Facebook group to support patients and carers. 

Scan the QR code or click on the image to join.

 Salivary Gland Cancer UK is here to support those affected by, treating and researching rare Salivary Gland Cancers. 

Whether you're a patient, the caregiver for a patient, a family member or a friend, we are here to support you.  We provide peer support and reliable information for those affected by all the Salivary Gland Cancers.   Click on the logo to go to their website.

The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group provides support to all people affected by head and neck cancers, patients, caregivers, friends, or relatives.  Click on the logo to go to their website. 

The Throat Cancer Foundation aims to raise awareness of cancers that affect the head, mouth and neck.  The website features information and support for patients, carers and loved ones.