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Working for those with all types of #SalivaryGlandCancer, in the UK & beyond. Patient-clinician collaboration to support, further research & improve outcomes.
United Kingdom
Joined June 2018
We believe that informed patients can make better decisions about their care and feel more in control of their journey. You can watch stories from our community and share your own on our YouTube channel. ➡️ https://t.co/xuW8g7ErSy
#SGCDay #LivedExperience #PatientStories #SGCUK
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Research saves lives. By donating tumour tissue to the Biobank at The Christie, you can help researchers better understand SGC and improve future treatment options. Find out more here: https://t.co/a443iOSLIW
#TumourTissue #CancerResearch #Biobank #GeneProfiling #SGCUK
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Thank you to @SGCancerUK for providing a travel grant, and to my supervisors at @LydiaBeckerIII @TheChristieNHS @MFTnhs for all the support. The sun was even shining in Berlin! ☀️ #ESMO2025 @myESMO
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Spotlight on a rare SGC: Hyalinising Clear Cell Carcinoma (CCC). A typically non-aggressive cancer, it often appears as a painless lump. The main treatment is surgery, and the outlook is generally good. #ClearCellCarcinoma #CCC #SalivaryGlandCancer
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Proud to present our research at the inaugural Salivary Gland Cancer Day. Very impactful presenting alongside patients. 📸 ft some of our research team members (patients, surgeons, scientists, oncologists, pathologists + others!) & my new lanyard addition of the @SGCancerUK pin
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"It's about finding strength in the face of the unknown." Hearing personal stories reminds us we are not alone. If you feel comfortable, please share a part of your journey in the comments or send us a message. Your experience can inspire & help others. #SGCStory #PatientVoices
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October 4 marks Salivary Gland Cancer Awareness Day. By coming together as one community and spotlighting this rare but impactful condition, we can ensure more people are informed, empowered, and supported. #SGCDay #SalivaryGlandCancerDay
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#BAOMS_QOMS launched a Salivary Gland Cancers registry. Thinking of contributing? Contact us to find out more. Raising awareness ahead of the FIRST #SGCday on 04/10. @SGCancerUK @BAOMSOfficial
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Proud to support our friends @SGCUK_ on their #SGCDay Salivary gland cancers = just 0.3% of cancers worldwide, yet they can affect glands in the mouth + other parts of the body. Let’s raise awareness, drive early detection & ensure no one faces this alone. #SalivaryGlandCancerDay
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October 4th is Salivary Gland Cancer Day. SGC is rare, with about 2,000 to 2,500 cases diagnosed annually in the United States. Let’s come together and spread awareness on this rare cancer. #SGCDay #SalivaryGlandCancerDay #patientworthy #cancerawareness #whatnext
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October 4th is Salivary Gland Cancer Day. SGC is rare, with about 2,000 to 2,500 cases diagnosed annually in the United States. Let’s come together and spread awareness on this rare cancer. #SGCDay #SalivaryGlandCancerDay #patientworthy #cancerawareness
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Supporting Salivary Gland Cancer Day - a rare but impactful form of head & neck cancer affecting thousands. Today we stand with patients, families & healthcare teams working to improve awareness & outcomes. #SGCDay #SalivaryGlandCancerDay
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Today I had the honour of opening the Salivary Gland Cancer UK conference in Manchester. I lost my brother to a form of salivary gland cancer earlier this year and have championed the Rare Cancers Bill in Parliament. While cancers that are rare make up only 47% of diagnoses they
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Dr Robert Metcalf, medical oncologist talks about drug trials and research and the complexities of this across all varieties of SGC. #SGCDay
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Great question from a patient about margins in surgery for Salivary Gland Cancer - how decisions are based on more common cancers, and how much it could be more personalised to the patient #SGCDay
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Shane S. talks about his experience with SGC and the importance of connecting with others with the disease and the need for more drug trials internationally #SGCDay
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Alex M discusses her personal experience of SGC and the need to develop drug treatments for all the different Salivary Gland Cancers. #SGCDay
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Navin Mani discusses margins for tumor removal via surgery and the differences with SGC tumors. #SGCDay
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Sian Dobbs discussing decisions regarding surgery for #sgcpatients - how they are made, with whom and when. Putting patients at the heart of the process #SGCDay
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