What We Do

Head and Neck Cancers are cancers that arise primarily from the mouth, throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). Head and Neck Cancers can also arise from or involve the lymph glands and salivary glands in the neck, the nose and sinuses and also the thyroid gland.

There are around 12400 new cases of Head and Neck Cancer in the UK per year. It is the eighth most common cancer overall, and fourth most common in males. Incidence rates are increasing. Improvements in survival have been made in the last few decades. However, these improvements have now stopped with survival rates generally static over the last decade or so.

The disease and its treatment can effect crucial aspects of function and appearance.

There remains much that can be made better to improve outcomes for patients and support for both patients and their carers.

Funding for such innovation and improvement through the NHS and other funding bodies will always be resource constrained.

Oasis Cancer Trust works to raise funds to improve all aspects of head and neck cancer treatment and support for patients in Manchester / North-West, and generally within the UK.

Research is required to better, more effective treatment. Oasis will establish and support the Manchester Centre for Head and Neck Research and Innovation, which aims to improve all aspects of cancer care from diagnosis and new treatment approaches to better patient support and rehabilitation after treatment.

Oasis Cancer Trust supports patients and their carers throughout their cancer journeys, empowering patients through knowledge and access to support.

Our funding aims to support educational and awareness-building programmes for all those touched by head and neck cancer including patients, clinical staff, professional carers and the patient’s family and friends.

These programmes aim to cover all aspects of head and neck cancer and provide practical advice for patients and those caring for them before, during and after treatment.

Funding will also be used to promote patient awareness and help for patients and their families after treatment for head and neck cancer. Funding will also be used to fund specialised training for members of staff in order to use those skills to help patients with head and neck cancer.