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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the UnMasked event launch has been postponed until further notice.
UnMasked: the campaign that is changing the face of head and neck cancer.
UnMasked Campaign: To Be Rescheduled.
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We're pushing the boundaries of what's possible - and we need your help to do it.
The Problem
The number of patients diagnosed with head and neck cancers continues to grow. But surviving is just the beginning.
Head and neck cancer survivors are often left with devastating reminders of the disease - affecting facial appearance and their ability to speak, swallow, and even to breathe.
More than 250 newly diagnosed patients are cared for by our skilled medical team at the University of Alberta Hospital every year.
What We Can Do
Through innovative research, we're accelerating early detection by using a simple mouth swab. By utilizing tissue scanners, we're learning about tumours to develop personalized treatment plans. And by using the latest technology to perform delicate surgeries, we're restoring the function and appearance of our patients, returning their dignity.1. TRANSORAL ROBOTIC SURGERY: Funding provided by the University Hospital Foundation enabled the start-up of a successful transoral robotic surgery program in 2015 to improve patient outcomes. Over 150 robotic surgeries have been performed with outstanding results!
2. HPV RELATED CANCER DIAGNOSTICS: Currently, we require a tissue sample which can be inaccurate in 5-10 % of cases. But, with a new molecular test, it can be done with a cotton swab, seeing results in 1-2 days with higher accuracy, less discomfort, and lower cost!
3. NEW CHEMOTHERAPIES: Our lab is researching the effects of new and less toxic chemotherapeutic drugs for head and neck cancer. Strategies are aimed at investigating “epigenetic drugs” and immunotherapies.
4. THYROID CANCER DIAGNOSTICS: The diagnosis of thyroid cancer is mostly based on a fine needle biopsy, which is often inaccurate and leads to overtreatment. Molecular testing developed in our lab can improve the accuracy of needle biopsies, thereby better triaging patients for surgery.
Donate today to help change the face of head and neck cancer.
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