Go Dry this July for Head and Neck Cancer

Funds raised this Dry July will help improve access to vital information and support for people affected by Head and Neck Cancer.

A key HANCA initiative is the Head and Neck Cancer Knowledge Base, a free, online directory of up-to-date information to empower people affected by Head and Neck Cancer to self-manage their care and navigate the health system. The Head and Neck Cancer Knowledge Base will also complement the newly launched Head and Neck Cancer Helpline, ensuring that patients, carers and family members and the healthcare professionals who care for them across Australia have access to the information and support they need.

With over 40 types and sub-types of Head and Neck Cancer, treatment can profoundly impact basic abilities such as speaking, eating, breathing, and swallowing. While survival rates exceed 70%, the long-term effects of Head and Neck Cancer can be devastating.

Despite these complexities, no comprehensive Head and Neck Cancer directories exist in Australia or internationally. As HANCA continues to grow, the Head and Neck Cancer Knowledge Base will be an essential tool to help improve patient engagement and care, thereby improving cancer outcomes.