Through united and collaborative efforts, Western Australian Head & Neck Cancer Support Foundation provides support to Head & Neck Cancer patients and their carer’s, increase public education and awareness and assist in rehabilitation also providing funds for ongoing research.
Western Australian Head & Neck Cancer Support Foundation (a not for profit charity) strives to serve as a one stop centre to carry on a health promotion for the provision of assistance to individuals and organisations that provides services in support of Head and Neck Cancer:
In Western Australia Head & Neck Cancer is not that well promoted and this is evident in the lack of dedicated support for Head & Neck Cancer patients. Compare this to available support groups for other cancers and this further highlight’s that Head & Neck Cancer is not promoted or supported as much as other cancers.
Western Australian Head & Neck Cancer Support Group (currently in Murdoch Perth) strives to change that. This group is set up and facilitated by Head & Neck Cancer patients for Head & Neck Cancer patients and their carer’s. The group is supported by the Western Australian Head & Neck Cancer Support Foundation to ensure that the needs of the support group are met.
One year ago, I underwent treatment for tonsil cancer and struggled to find clear information about long-term side effects. Connecting with the WA Head & Neck Cancer Support Group was invaluable. They shared practical advice on taste, swallowing, fatigue, and nutrition from his own experience, which helped me immensely. It’s a fantastic charity and an essential support service.
After my Head & Neck Cancer diagnosis, I was left alone, depressed, and unsure of what to do. I was embarrassed by my facial scars and hesitant to join a group, so I reached out to the Foundation for one-on-one support. The kindness and ongoing conversations they offered helped me through the darkest times. With time, my depression lifted, I returned to full-time work, and I’ve learned to wear my scars with pride. I’m deeply grateful to the WA Head & Neck Cancer Support Foundation.
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