Lottery Fund grant
The Mouth Cancer Foundation has today been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund to assist with a brand new self-check examination initiative to encourage everyone to carry out a self-examination on their own mouth, head and neck area once a month. The new examination is a simple check which can be carried out in a matter of seconds by everyone and will save lives.
The founder of the Mouth Cancer Foundation, Dr Vinod Joshi says “We are delighted to receive a grant from the Big Lottery Fund. This will enable us to get our new initiative off the ground. The check is quick and easy. Everyone can do it at home to look out for the signs and symptoms of mouth cancers. Dentists can also advise patients how to screen and effectively examine their own mouths. The expert advice of a dentist or doctor must also be sort immediately if anything suspicious is detected.”
Mouth cancer can strike anyone at any time so it is important to catch it early. Nearly 8,000 people are diagnosed with head and neck cancer in the UK every year and it is estimated that 60,000 people will be diagnosed over the next decade.
Mouth cancers can often be felt before there are any visible symptoms. Often the best way to detect ulcers, lumps, bumps or swelling is through the sense of touch.
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