Head and Neck Cancer Heroes Pretoria

11/04/2019

08/04/2019

Today marks ORAL HEAD AND NECK CANCER AWARENESS WEEK SA! Be sure to join us at our free screening day, Menlyn Maine Central Square on Wednesday 9-4. Basement 1

23/03/2019

Anyone can get mouth cancer, but can you spot the signs? This video from The Head and Neck Cancer Foundation shows you how to check your mouth and what to lo...

21/11/2018

Due to complications because of radiation therapy, our Mandela Week patient Ruth Luthuli's skin started to break down. The team, however, was on it immediately - with the help of Intercare Hazeldean. Ruth's prostheses also had to be adjusted and Dura-Art Dental Lab came to the rescue.
Get well soon, Ruth. We're rooting for you!

19/11/2018

16/10/2018

As the KZN Health Department continues to struggle to provide adequate oncology services in public facilities, a leaked report estimates that as many as 6000 to 8000 State patients are unable to access treatment and it would cost over R1 billion to fix the problems.

02/10/2018

October is National Cookbook Month! Nutrition is a challenge for almost every head and neck cancer patient and survivor. From finding manageable foods to maintaining weight to finding foods that simply taste good, the difficulties are many. Throughout the month, we will share recipes and resources designed with the head and neck cancer patient and survivor in mind. http://bit.ly/2xVc904

02/10/2018

Nobel laureates James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo discovered how the immune system can be harnessed to attack tumor cells, ushering in the era of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

16/08/2018

Kimia Ganjaei, BA Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a very common viral infection that can be acquired from childhood to adulthood. There are many different strains of the virus, and they all live in thin, flat cells called epithelial cells. These cells are....

15/08/2018

The HPV vaccine is not just for girls! When it comes to HPV-related head and neck cancer, men are affected much more often than women, at a ratio of 9:1. In fact, if trends continue, the incidence of HPV-related throat cancer in men is expected to exceed the incidence of cervical cancer by 2025. is cancer prevention.

31/07/2018

Our Mandela Day 2018 Fundraising Campaign ends today.
Do NOT let the chance to make a difference pass you by, donate R67 (or more) NOW!

Click here:
https://candystick.co.za/c/operation-healing-hands-mandela-day-2018

24/07/2018

Did you know that our carcinoma excision and facial reconstruction patient Ruth used to be a soccer star? She even represented South Africa in three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments!

To hear Ruth's story, tune in to Breakfast with Martin Bester on Jacaranda 94.2 tomorrow morning between 06:45 and 07:45. Don't miss it!

18/07/2018

Are you the parent of an 11- or 12-year-old? It’s ! Make sure your child gets the three vaccines that protect against infections that cause whooping cough, HPV cancers, and meningitis. We can reduce the risk of our children getting certain cancers later in life by helping them make health...

18/07/2018

You have been eyewitnesses to the lives changed for the better by Operation Healing Hands.
To be able to continue the good work, we need YOUR help!
Our amazing medical staff and fantastic hospitals donate their services free of charge, but expenses such as consumables still need to be covered and the funds to pay these expenses must be raised through donations.
HELP us to help so many others by donating to our cause!
We thank you for your generosity...

https://candystick.co.za/c/operation-healing-hands-mandela-day-2018

17/07/2018

The “HPV Super Six” are a team of superheroes with the power to prevent HPV cancers! Each superhero represents a clinical audience and is powered by a clinical action guide. Each action guide was carefully developed and rigorously reviewed by experts in each target profession and includes specif...

13/07/2018

Only 5 days until Mandela Day!
We'd like to brag with the awesome hospitals who are donating their facilities and the skills of their staff to Operation Healing Hands' Mandela Day 2018 Campaign.
Centurion Day Hospital and Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital as well as the Life Groenkoof and Life Eugene Marais hospitals will be working with us again. New on the team are Life Wilgers Hospital and MediClinic Midstream. Well come and THANK YOU!

Even with all of these world class facilities on board, there are still lots of costs to cover. If you want to help make a difference, click here:
https://candystick.co.za/c/operation-healing-hands-mandela-day-2018

11/07/2018

ONE week to go until Mandela Day 2018!
Want to know more about some of the patients we will help next week? Stay tuned to our page as we countdown to Mandela Day!
In the meantime, you can make a difference by donating to our cause using this link:
https://candystick.co.za/c/operation-healing-hands-mandela-day-2018
Help us and honour Madiba's legacy by donating R67 (or more) online now!

08/07/2018

05/07/2018

Dear Friends,

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance, in partnership with RTI International (RTI), a non-profit research organization in North Carolina, is seeking patients with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (SCCHN) to participate in an opinion-based study.

If you are a U.S. resident, 18 years of age or older, have a physician diagnosis of recurrent/metastatic SCCHN, do not have any other type of cancer, and you are not enrolled in a clinical trial, you may qualify. The we**am interview will take approximately one hour and you will be asked questions about what is important to you when thinking about treatments for SCCHN. If you qualify and are selected to participate, you will receive a $100 gift card.

Your decision to take part in this study is completely voluntary, and please be assured that the personal information you provide will be kept confidential. No selling or solicitation will result from your participation. To learn more about this study, or to find out if you are eligible, please call (919) 391-8389 or toll-free at 877-344-1574.

We hope that you find this opportunity to be a valuable way to provide feedback about your treatment experience and help our partners advance research that will benefit you and other patients. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact us at 866-792-4622.

Thank you for considering participation!



Best Regards,

Head and Neck Cancer Alliance

04/07/2018

26/06/2018

24/06/2018

My doctor told me I should exercise regularly. What does that mean? How long and how often should I work out? What types of exercise should I do?As a ca...

18/06/2018

Make you voice heard and support this drive please

https://enoughncds.com/be-heard/

18/06/2018

Vaccinating boys is said to be cost-effective and the programme is set to be signed off by Jeremy Hunt

16/06/2018

We hear how superhero, Lofentse Buthelezi, became the victor over childhood cancer and lives to play.

16/06/2018