The Mouth Cancer Foundation

The Mouth Cancer Foundation was established in June 2004 to be a professional support organization solely dedicated to supporting people with mouth, throat and other head & neck cancer face the crisis of cancer. It gained charitable status (registered charity No. 1109298) in May 2005.

The main object of the Foundation is the relief of sickness and the promotion and protection of good health among those suffering or at risk of Mouth, Throat and other Head & Neck Cancer by the collation and dissemination of relevant information among the public generally and by the provision of support to patients, carers and health professionals.

Their objectives are:

• To co-ordinate and lead a Mouth Cancer Awareness programme in the United Kingdom that emphasizes early detection and prevention.
• To provide counselling and support for patients and families individual counselling sessions for people with cancer and their loved ones; conducted in person, over the phone and via the Internet.
• To provide assistance for those who need it most. Assist with obtaining financial assistance for things such as pain medication, homecare, childcare, and transportation to and from treatment.
• To foster and undertake research into any aspect of the objects of the Foundation and its work and to disseminate the results of any such research.
• To co-operate and enter into arrangements with any relevant authorities, organizations, national, local or otherwise.

 
Checked: February 2007