August 2010
6 posts
1 tag
Celebrity Michael Douglas finds tumor in throat →
U.S. alcohol consumption is at its highest levels... →
Head and neck cancers are linked to heavy alcohol consumption. Definitely something to read and ponder!
warrennotg:
Gallup.com: Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults drink alcohol, a slight increase over last year and the highest reading recorded since 1985 by one percentage point. Beer remains the favorite beverage among drinkers, followed by wine and then liquor.
Although beer is the top...
Herpes vs. Cancer...Unconventional, but... →
July 2010
7 posts
ScienceBlog.com →
What is the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance?
The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) was established in 2008. Formerly known as the Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation, HNCA works constantly to enhance efforts in prevention, detection, treatment and rehabilitation. We focus on six key aspects:
public awareness
professional engagement
research
advocacy
survivorship
resource development
We hope to provide support to head and...
The numbers are in...
2010 Survey Results
OHANCAW 2010 had unprecedented participation, with 239 sites worldwide participating! The results of the screenings and other educational efforts are powerful.
Total number of OHANCAW sites: 239
Total number screened: 6,696
Total number referred for routine follow-up: 2686
Total number referred for further evaluation: 775
Total number referred for immediate consultation...
Get a free screening at the Brickyard 400!
Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening
Join the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance as we offer free oral, head and neck cancer screenings during the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Free screenings will be offered for the second year in a row on Saturday, July 24 from 9 am – 3 pm and Sunday, July 25 from 9 am – 1 pm in the East Hall of Fame Museum Lot of the...
Full body scanners pose cancer risk at airports →
Oral cancers much less deadly when caused by virus →
HPV is changing the face of head and neck cancers. →
Head and Neck Cancer Alliance →