Charity launches mouth cancer charter

The charity created the Mouth Cancer Charter for November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month. It recommends seven measures to raise awareness, improve early detection, and enhance patient care.

Tim Newton, the president of the Oral Health Foundation, said, “As we strive to reduce the number of people affected by this devastating disease, we require coordinated action at many levels. Our charter is a call to action for everyone, from the government to healthcare providers to the public at large.

"Early recognition of the signs and symptoms will be crucial when identifying mouth cancer at a point where intervention is most effective. Once individuals with signs that suggest possible mouth cancer wish to discuss their symptoms, there are a range of healthcare professionals that they may approach their concerns. Supporting all healthcare professionals to recognise symptoms and make appropriate referral will be key.”