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Join the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance as they offer free oral, head and neck cancer screenings during the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Free screenings will be offered for the second year in a row on Saturday, July 24 from 9 am – 3 pm and Sunday, July 25 from 9 am – 1 pm in the East Hall of Fame Museum Lot of the Brickyard.
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with cancers of the head and neck this year. Representatives from the Indianapolis University School of Medicine and the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance will be volunteering their efforts to assist in the free screenings. The screening process involves a quick and painless examination by a trained healthcare professional.
When head and neck cancer is caught early through screening, the average survival rate is more than 90 percent.
Last year during the Allstate 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, more than 560 head and neck cancer screenings were performed on July 25-26, 2009. Of those screened, more than 130 individuals were referred to seek further medical attention.
Funding provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb and ImClone Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 July 2010 22:03 )
Drinking more than four cups of coffee may lower the risk of some head and neck cancers.
In a new study, regular coffee drinkers – those who drank more than four cups of coffee a day – had a 39 percent decreased risk of oral cavity and pharynx cancers, two types of head and neck cancer.
Download the study. Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 June 2010 17:03 )
These results are powerful, especially given that these numbers represent only about 33% of participants. Of those screened, approximately 40% were referred for some type of follow-up. These results show that awareness is growing and lives are being saved. Thank you to the thousands of volunteers who contribute to this event that is growing each year and making a difference!
Compare these numbers to our results from 2009. Our participation gets higher every year!
Film critic Roger Ebert lost his jaws due to complications from a form of head and neck cancer. Photo compliments of Esquire.
Head and neck cancers can take away a person's voice, disfigure a face, and destroy the ability to eat, drink and swallow. CNN Writer and Producer Madison Park sheds light on these cancers, their causes and implications. Read more
Last Updated ( Thursday, 25 February 2010 16:53 )
The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance is proud to introduce a new online community to our members and friends. In partnership with Inspire, a company that builds and manages online healthcare communities, we’ve created a place where you can connect with others who know what you’re going through.
Among the many exciting features our new Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Support Community offers, you can:
You’ll also find coping strategies and answers to your questions, as well as vital support, compassion, encouragement, and inspiration from others sharing experiences similar to yours. Upon joining, you’ll have complete control of your privacy options and can communicate with others like you in a safe, secure environment.
We encourage you to join the community and start building your own online support network today. Registration is free and only takes a minute.To get started, please visit http://inspire.com/groups/head-and-neck-cancer-alliance/ and click on the “Join Now” button.
We hope to see you there soon.
