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about 4 days ago Cancer can feel all-consuming... But whenever you can, remind yourself that this is simply a part of your journey, but it's not the entire thing. #HeadCancerAwareness #MouthCancerAwareness #ThroatCancer #ThroatCancerAwareness #MouthCancer @SGCancerUK

about 4 days ago UK Salivary Gland Cancer Research Working Group

about 8 days ago In this YouTube video, Dr Rob Metcalf explains exactly what he does as a Salivary Gland Cancer Researcher. #HeadAndNeckCancerSupport #HeadAndNeck #HeadAndNeckPathology #HeadCancer #NeckCancer #NeckCancerAwareness @SGCancerUK

about 9 days ago If you'd like to do a fundraiser for SGCUK, please let us know as we'd love to help you! We are able to send free SGCUK t-shirts and other appropriate items to support your efforts. Just get in touch: [email protected] *Thank you to Lucy Crownshaw for the lovely images from the Sheffield 10K for #TeamMolly #UKCharity #CharityUK #CharityFundraiser #CharityFundraisers #HeadAndNeckCancer @SGCancerUK

about 11 days ago Alison Torrens, a former art teacher with salivary gland cancer, has donated her biological samples for medical research to Queen’s University Belfast, and has also left a gift in her will to help fund the research. #RareDiseaseCommunity #RareDiseaseWarrior #RareDiseaseAdvocate #RareDiseaseSurvivor #RareDisease @SGCancerUK

about 13 days ago Today is International Men's Day. International Men's Day is a great opportunity to thank all of the men in the SGCUK community for being valuable, appreciated members of our movement to raise awareness and educate about salivary gland cancer. #InternationalMensDay #CancerSupportGroups #CancerFighter #CancerSurvivors #ACC #SGG #Pathology @SGCancerUK

about 17 days ago November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, and today is Blue Wednesday! Blue Wednesday encourages everyone to regularly do quick and simple checks for the early warning signs of mouth cancer. Whilst Mouth Cancer Action Month aims to raise awareness about mouth cancer. Be sure to share this post to help spread the word about these life-saving checks. #MouthCancerActionMonth #BlueWednesday #BlueLipSelfie #HeadCancerAwareness #MouthCancerAwareness #ThroatCancer #ThroatCancerAwareness #MouthCancer @SGCancerUK

about 18 days ago Have you checked out Kamla's salivary gland cancer story yet? Kamla, and her daughter Kiran, share the story of Kamla's diagnosis and treatment, of carbon ion therapy in Germany. #CancerSupportCommunity #AdenoidCysticCarcinoma #Genomics #CancerAwarenessCampaign #CancerCharity @SGCancerUK

about 20 days ago Beacons London Rare Disease Showcase is on the 27th of November, will you be attending? Beacons Rare Disease Events are specifically curated to prompt meaningful discussion, reflection and powerful action. They'll be opportunities to network and meet with others affected by rare diseases, along with the ability to listen to talks by leading healthcare professionals. Beacon for Rare Diseases #BeaconsLondonRareDiseaseShowcase #RareCancerResearch #RareCancerAwareness #RareCancers #RareCancer @SGCancerUK

about 24 days ago Today is the 11th International Day of Radiology (IDoR). International Day of Radiology is an opportunity to celebrate the important role of medical imaging in healthcare—especially within cancer detection and diagnosis. It's also a great chance to say a huge thank you to all healthcare professionals, especially those who work in radiology! #InternationalDayOfRadiology #Radiology #HeadAndNeckCancer #HardPalateCancer #HeadAndNeckCancerAwareness #HeadAndNeckCancers @SGCancerUK

about 25 days ago In September, hundreds of runners at the Sheffield 10k were adorned in our t-shirts! 😊 SGCUK's very own Dr Rob Metcalf and Emma Kinloch ran, along with hundreds of #TeamMolly It was such an honour to see the turnout and how many people were taking the time out of their busy lives to raise awareness and donations for salivary gland cancer research and treatment. Thank you so much to all who took part (either running or donating). We appreciate you! 💜 *And a huge thank you to Anina Atkinson and Lucy Crownshaw for the wonderful images. #SalivaryGlandCancerAwareness #RareCancerAwareness #CancerAwarenessCommunity #HeadAndNeckCancerAwareness #RareDiseaseAwareness @SGCancerUK

about 28 days ago Thank you to everyone who attended our October gathering in London. It was such a pleasure to see some regular faces along with some new ones! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter if you'd like to be kept in the loop for our next free hybrid (in-person and online) salivary gland cancer meet-up. #RareDiseaseAdvocacy #UKCharity #CancerSupport #CancerSupportNetwork #HardPalateCancer @SGCancerUK

about a month ago On Saturday the 9th of September, we had the lovely pleasure of being featured on Sky Sports! Charlotte Acton, Anderson Johnson, Harri Kyle, and Jordan Ellis walked 35 miles to all 7 premier league stadiums in London to raise awareness for Salivary Gland Cancer in support of Molly Midgley. Thank you #TeamMolly 😊 Molly Midgley-Hellend #SalivaryGlandCancer #RareCancerResearch #CancerAwareness #HeadAndNeckCancer #RareDiseases @SGCancerUK

about a month ago Did you know that watery eyes can be a warning sign of adenoid cystic carcinoma? Check out this article by MD Anderson Cancer Center to learn more. #SalivaryGlandCancerAwareness #RareCancerAwareness #CancerAwarenessCommunity #HeadAndNeckCancerAwareness #RareDiseaseAwareness @SGCancerUK

about a month ago Salivary gland cancer can occur in the Bartholin's gland, although it is extremely rare. Here is a recent case report of adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) that was located in Bartholin’s gland. #BartholinGland #BartholinGlandCancer #RareDiseaseCommunity #CharityUK #CancerSupportCommunity #Genomics @SGCancerUK

about a month ago Cynthia DeMarco wrote a great article for MD Anderson, called 'Cancer of the hard palate: 8 things to know'. Have you read it yet? MD Anderson Cancer Center #MDAnderson #MDAndersonCancerCenter #CancerSurvivors #ACC #SGG #OralHealth #OralHealthCare @SGCancerUK

about a month ago Meet Dr Rob Metcalf in this YouTube video! Dr Rob Metcalf is SGC UK's Medical Oncologist and Founder. His clinical and research focus is on salivary gland cancer. He sees patients from across the UK, most of whom have adenoid cystic carcinoma. The overall aim of his clinical and research practice is to develop new therapies for these patients. #OralHealthEducation #OralHealthAwareness #OralHealthMatters #OralHealthEducator #MouthHealth @SGCancerUK

about a month ago There are over 20 types of salivary gland cancers. Salivary gland cancer can occur in the major and minor salivary glands, but they can also happen in other secretory glands around the body, including the vulva and breast. In this image you can see the trachea which is one of areas where saliva and mucous pass through. Salivary gland cancers occur in the trachea as well as the three main salivary glands. There is no age, sex or lifestyle link to salivary gland cancers which can make diagnosis all the more difficult. For more information on salivary glands and cancer please click the link in our bio and visit our website. #CancerAwarenessCampaign #HeadAndNeckCancerSurvivor #RareDiseaseWarrior #CancerCharity #CancerSupportGroup @SGCancerUK

about a month ago Have you caught up with Alison C's story? She shares her symptoms and how she was diagnosed, along with her journey of treatment. #NeckCancer #NeckCancerAwareness #ThroatCancer #ThroatCancerAwareness #MouthCancer @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago Sometimes when you're going through treatment and recovering from salivary gland cancer you have to reframe what being productive means. Not only can treatment wipe you out, but your body needs all the energy it can get to help you heal. Give yourself permission to rest and relax whenever you need to. #HeadAndNeckCancers #RareDiseaseAdvocate #RareDiseaseSurvivor #CancerFundraiser #CancerSupportServices @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago Today is World Sight Day. World Sight Day draws awareness to eye health, blindness, and vision impairment. Did you know that your eyes and vision can hold signs of salivary gland cancer? Salivary gland cancers can occur in the lacrimal gland. Symptoms such as swollen eyes and blurred vision can be warning signs signalling the presence of salivary gland cancer. Much in the same way that visiting the dentist can help you to detect symptoms, visiting the optometrist regularly can also help you to detect warning signs. #WorldSightDay #CharityFundraisers #SalivaryGlandCancerUK #RareCancers #ACCWarrior #HeadAndNeckCancerSupport @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago Today is World Mental Health Day. This is your reminder that you're not alone. If you're struggling, you have a community to lean on. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthDay #RareDisease #CancerCommunity #CancerSupportGroups #CancerFighter @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago David Boden celebrates one year of being free of adenoid cystic carcinoma by treating himself to a unique number plate... David Boden #CancerFree #AdenoidCysticCarcinoma #ACC #FightingCancer #CancerSurvivors @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago There are only a few days to go until our gathering, will you be joining us in person or virtually? You can catch up with the agenda for our gathering on our website. If you want to share stories and meet patients, clinicians, researchers, and caregivers, this is the event for you. You'll hear from our guest experts about international research updates and more. #HeadAndNeck #HeadAndNeckPathology #MouthCancerAwareness #HeadCancer #HeadCancerAwareness @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago If you're new to our community, welcome. It's great to have you with us in our little corner of the internet! You can check out this video on our YouTube channel to find out more about who we are, what we do, and how you can support us. And if you've got any questions? Don't hesitate to send us a DM. #OralHealthEducation #OralHealthAwareness #OralHealthMatters #OralHealthEducator #MouthHealth @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago Remind yourself of 3 things that you're grateful for today. #CancerSurvivors #ACC #SGG #OralHealth #OralHealthCare @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago This image shows how the ducts drain the saliva from each of the glands. The submandibular glands produce 70% of the saliva in the mouth. They are located on both sides, low in the jaw towards the back of the mouth. Saliva is carried via the submandibular duct (called Warhitin’s duct) entering the floor of the mouth under the front of the tongue. The largest salivary gland - the parotid gland - produces a watery saliva that helps with digestion and mouth lubrication. The Stenson duct drains saliva from the parotid gland into the mouth around the upper cheeks. #SubmandibularGlands #RareDisease #RareDiseaseResearch #CancerCommunity #CancerSupportGroups #CancerFighter @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago Have you checked out Wendy's Story on our website and YouTube channel? Wendy talks about her journey with inoperable cancer, and how the Salivary Gland Cancer UK gatherings have helped her and her husband process her diagnosis. #CharityFundraisers #SalivaryGlandCancerUK #RareCancers #ACCWarrior #HeadAndNeckCancerSupport @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago Today it's World Cancer Research Day! World Cancer Research Day #WorldCancerResearch #WorldCancerResearchDay #SalivaryGland #RareCancer #GenomicsEngland #LivingWithCancer @SGCancerUK

about 2 months ago Hello everyone! Our next gathering is now just over two weeks away on Sat Oct 7th - exciting. Via zoom and in person in central London. Don't forget to let us know if you're joining us - DM or email. All details on our website and in the events page and all are welcome. See you there 😀 @SGCancerUK

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