World Head and Neck Cancer Day - 27th July 2016

From Australia

As World Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day for 2016 is fast approaching (Wednesday 27^th July), I thought you might like to know what is happening to create more awareness for Head and Neck Cancer in Australia.

4,631 Australians will be diagnosed with Head and Neck Cancer in 2016.  More men than women are diagnose each year ( 3,427, men and 1,204 women)

Head and Neck Cancer is the 6^th biggest cancer worldwide and most people know nothing about it, its causes it or symptoms.

Like any life threatening illness, a head and neck cancer diagnosis sets off a wide range of medical, psychological and social challenges, not only when the diagnosis is given but also during and post treatment.

2016 World Head and Neck Cancer awareness Day

List of Events 

Adelaide:

·        Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Adelaide

July 27^th, 2^nd International Head and Neck Cancer Day Dinner

–       Ayers House

Raise funds for Head and Neck Cancer Support

Brisbane:

·        Cancer Council Queensland - Brisbane

Sat 23^rd July 9am to 1.30pm “Living with Head and Neck Cancer”

Auditorium, CCQ Brisbane Gregory Terrace Bowen Hills – Bookings Essential 13 11 20

·        PA Hospital – Brisbane

Wednesday 27^th July 12.30 – 5pm

Free Screening Clinic for Head and Neck Cancers

Register on 07 3176 7877

Gold Coast:

·        Cancer Council Queensland – Southport

Friday 15^th July 10am to 12 Noon “Living with Head and Neck Cancer”

CCQ 1 Short St Southport– Bookings Essential 13 11 20

Sunshine Coast:

·        Cancer Council Queensland – Nambour

Wednesday 27^th July 9.30am to 12.30pm “Understanding Head and Neck Cancers”

Red Cross Meeting Room, 21 Price St Nambour– Bookings Essential13 11 20

Central Coast NSW:

·        Central Coast Health/Cancer Council NSW – Erina

Thursday 21^st July 10am –to 12.30pm “2016 Interactive Community Discussion”

Erina Fair Community Room, Room 2 – Bookings Essential 02 4320 9823

Newcastle NSW:

·        Calvary Mater Hospital – Newcastle

Wednesday 27^th July

Information Stand and Display

·        Calvary Mater Hospital – Newcastle

Wednesday 27^th July TBA

Forum Level 2, Room 2064

Other Countries:

·        Leicester Hospital - UK

Wednesday 27th July

Awareness Event