No Smoking Day 2021

Q. Do YOU Know Someone Who Smokes?

The Head & Neck Cancer Foundation is calling for Brits across the land to look at their family and friends - and ask their loved ones to STOP smoking

85% of all head and neck cancer cases are directly linked to tobacco. Research has found that smoking increases a person’s risk of developing a head and neck cancer by 15 times when compared to a non-smoker.

No Smoking Day 2021 is on the 10th March. It is an annual health awareness day, that aims to encourage smokers to quit cigarettes, raise awareness of the addictiveness and dangers of smoking and celebrate those who have successfully quit. It is a pertinent reminder to ask our loved ones to kick the habit and to take care of their health by checking their mouths for signs of oral cancer.

Every day in the UK, 31 people receive the devasting news that they have been diagnosed with a head and neck cancer. The Head & Neck Cancer Foundation (HNCF) is a charity devoted to driving awareness and education of head and neck cancers including oral cancer. HNCF actively promotes the importance of mouths checks at home - as early diagnosis greatly improves survival rates. This HNCF video explains what to look for when checking your mouth.

Michelle Vickers, CEO of the Head & Neck Cancer Foundation comments: “During the first lockdown we kickstarted our #GetMouthy at home campaign, where we share advice, statistics and information about oral health. The campaign continues to gain momentum and encourages people to go for dental check-ups. If you spot anything that you feel isn’t normal and are at all concerned please speak with your dentist or your GP immediately. Watching our video and doing a mouth check may save your life. We have already had thanks from several of our Facebook fans who watched our video, found signs of cancer and subsequently sought medical advice.”