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Media Contact: [INSERT Name][INSERT Institution][INSERT Phone number; email]Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screenings Scheduled at [INSERT CLINIC NAME] on [INSERT DATE(S) OF SCREENING](INSERT City, State, Month, DAY, 2020) – In 2020, it is estimated that there will be more than 650,000 new cases of oral, head and neck cancer diagnosed worldwide, and unfortunately, many individuals will not be aware of their cancer until it has reached an advanced stage. Oral, head and neck cancer is now ranked in the top six cancers worldwide.The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA), along with more than 300 national and international screening sites, is urging individuals to get screened for oral, head and neck cancer during the 22nd annual Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Week? (OHANCAW?), being held April 13-19. [INSERT CLINIC NAME] will offer free oral, head and neck cancer screenings during OHANCAW?, which is sponsored by the HNCA. Free cancer screenings will be held at [INSERT LOCATION] from [INSERT TIME] to [INSERT TIME] on [INSERT DATE(S) OF SCREENING]For more information, please call [INSERT LOCATION] at [INSERT LOCAL NUMBER] and visit . “[INSERT CLINIC NAME] urges our community members to participate in our free head and neck screening. Individuals will receive a thorough exam and learn more of the symptoms of head and neck cancers, which include a lump or a sore that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, difficulty in swallowing, and a change or hoarseness in the voice. These symptoms may also be caused by other, less serious conditions. However, it’s important to get screened right away,” said [INSERT NAME AND TITLE OF YOUR REPRESENTATIVE. “For our community members who are tobacco users or who have a higher risk of contracting human papillomavirus (HPV) due to having multiple oral sex partners, we strongly urge each individual to get screened as both are strong risk factors for oral, head and neck cancers.” About Oral, Head and Neck Cancers Oral, head and neck cancer may affect any part of the oral cavity (mouth), pharynx (throat), larynx (voice box), sinuses, nasal cavity, or salivary glands. Regular check-ups can detect the early stages of oral, head and neck cancer or conditions that may lead to it. For those cancers caught at a later stage, treatment is available and may require various combinations of surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. More information regarding the symptoms and risk factors associated with oral, head and neck cancer can be found at . OHANCA? and Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week? (OHANCAW?)In 2015, the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance expanded their Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness? (OHANCA?) program to be year-long campaign to educate the public about oral, head and neck cancer. As part of this program, Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week? is the pinnacle week dedicated to promoting education, prevention, screening and early detection of mouth and throat cancers. OHANCAW? is highlighted by free screenings and awareness events held at participating medical centers across the country. The 22nd annual Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week will be held April 13-19, 2020. For more information, please visit .About the Head and Neck Cancer AllianceThrough united and collaborative efforts, HNCA provides support to head and neck cancer patients throughout the year, supports ongoing research in head and neck oncology and educates the public in the disease process, treatment and prevention of oral, head and neck cancers.HNCA strives to serve as a one-stop center for patients, survivors, and family members seeking support and information about head and neck cancer. From the management of symptoms to treatment options including clinical trials, HNCA works in partnership with medical and healthcare partners to provide up-to-date educational information, activities to promote awareness and education, and resources for patients to engage and learn from one another. ................
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