Oral, Head and Neck Awareness Week is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of head and neck cancers and the impact they can have on people’s health and quality of life.

The awareness week highlights the importance of prevention, recognising possible signs and symptoms, and seeking medical advice when changes persist. Early detection can play an important role in improving treatment options and outcomes. It is also an opportunity to promote reliable information about head and neck cancer, encourage healthy habits and support people living with or beyond cancer, as well as their families and carers.