From Patient Voice to Research Impact

After a brief podcast hiatus, Barbara, Steph and Jamie reunite to catch up on a busy month filled with advocacy, conferences, research collaborations and growing awareness of tongue cancer around the world. The episode begins with updates from all three hosts, including Steph’s attendance at ASCO, one of the world’s largest oncology conferences, where she represented the patient voice alongside researchers, clinicians and industry partners. The hosts also reflect on recent developments in head and neck cancer research, discussing the excitement surrounding emerging treatment approaches while exploring the challenges of interpreting scientific breakthroughs through media headlines. They highlight the importance of balancing hope with realism and explain why even incremental improvements in treatment can have a meaningful impact on future patient outcomes.💬 Need Support?If you’ve been diagnosed with tongue cancer (or are supporting someone who has), you can find help here:🌍 Website🤝 Join support groups & mailing list: via the website💌 Contact us: [email protected]📢 Get InvolvedWe’re building this with our community — and you can be part of it:✨ Volunteer & share your experience🎙️ Apply to appear on the podcast🧠 Take part in research opportunities💛 Support Our WorkWe’re a small charity with a big mission — and we rely on community support to keep going.👉 Find out more how to make a donation or fundraise for us here📲 Follow & ConnectInstagram | Facebook | TikTok | Mailing List Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.