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.
Cancer treatment can bring about significant changes in the way your loved one eats. Understanding these changes and finding effective solutions is key to maintaining proper nutrition, which is vital during this time.
Reaching a point where your cancer is in complete remission is a big milestone, it means the primary symptoms should have disappeared or at least improved a lot. Usually, your doctor will do a thorough check-up, and scans like CT or MRI will show no signs of the tumor or any cancer in your body. It’s a really encouraging sign that the treatment has done its job.
Reaching a point where your cancer is in complete remission is a big milestone, it means the primary symptoms should have disappeared or at least improved a lot. Usually, your doctor will do a thorough check-up, and scans like CT or MRI will show no signs of the tumor or any cancer in your body. It’s a really encouraging sign that the treatment has done its job.