West Yorkshire Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Week
Monday, 18 September 2017 - Friday, 22 September 2017
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September marks head & neck cancer awareness week.
Did you know? Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer in Europe. It is about half as common as lung cancer, but twice as common as cervical cancer. There were more than 150,000 new patients diagnosed in Europe in 2012, which is the equivalent to the Olympic stadium in London being filled with people almost twice over.
The Make Sense Campaign – an initiative from the European Head and Neck Society aims to raise awareness of head and neck cancer, ultimately improving outcomes for patients with the disease and this year the theme is ‘Supporting Survivorship’. In support of this, the Leeds & Mid-Yorkshire Head and Neck Team are organising a series of free seminars and lecture sessions throughout the Make Sense Campaign week:
Monday 18 September - 13:00 - 14:00
Topics: Oral cancer - where we stand in its current management. | The role of the Head and Neck team.
Clarendon Lecture Theatre, Leeds General infirmary, Belmont Grove, Leeds, LS2 9NS.
Tuesday 19 September - 13:00 - 14:00
Topics: Prevention and early detection of oral cancer. | Rehabilitation of the mouth and face. | Innovations in Medical Illustration.
Dental Lecture Theatre, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU.
Wednesday 20 September - 13:00 - 14:00
Topic: Oropharyngeal cancer: The story behind this cancer and advances in non-surgical/ surgical management.
Dental Lecture Theatre, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU.
Thursday 21 September – 18:00 - 19:30
Topics: Reconstruction options in Head and Neck cancer. | The fast track pathway referral system: Improving access.
Medical Lecture Theatre, Trust HQ, Pinderfields General Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DG
Friday 22 September - 12:30 - 14:00
Topics: Cancer of the ear, nose and throat. | Survivorship and quality of life: The role of the Macmillan team. | The support network in the cancer journey.
Dental Lecture Theatre, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9LU.
