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Spotting early signs of oral cancer - region-wide study unveiled

Region-wide study lead by Dr Susan Bissett unveiled during Mouth Cancer Action Month

29 January 2021

Early identification

A group of North East researchers and health experts have come together for a major study into the role community pharmacists could play in the early identification and referral of patients with suspected head and neck cancers (HNC).

Starting in spring 2021

The study, which begins early spring next year, has the potential to improve the rates of early formal cancer assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and will explore whether community pharmacies could offer a pathway for people with HNC symptoms to seek further medical help and advice.

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