Funded by @royalmarsden, The International Centre for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer (IReC) is the world's first centre dedicated to research into this disease.

Joined October 2021
Every patient deserves the best care & support. On Salivary Gland Cancer Awareness Day we want to highlight this rare type of H&N cancer recognising the importance of early diagnosis & standing with patients families & carers #SalivaryGlandCancer #CancerAwareness #EarlyDiagnosis
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September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. We're supporting everyone affected by thyroid cancer and helping raise awareness. If you've noticed a lump in your neck or something doesn't feel right, get it checked. Most changes aren't cancer, but it's always worth asking.
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World Head & Neck Cancer Day, we reaffirm our commitment to transforming outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and delivery. By uniting researchers, clinicians, and patients, we are accelerating discoveries into real-world impact and shaping the future of cancer care.
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Today we celebrate Clinical Trials Day, recognising the researchers, healthcare professionals & participants advancing medicine through discovery & innovation. Research transforms scientific discovery into life-changing treatments & hope. #ClinicalResearchDay #ClinicalResearch
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On National Nurses Day, we celebrate the compassion, dedication, and strength of nurses everywhere. Thank you for the countless lives you touch and the care you provide every single day - your impact improves lives worldwide. 💙 #NationalNursesDay
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Today is HPV International Awareness Day  We see the impact of HPV-related cancers daily. Vaccination, regular screenings & open conversations save lives prevention starts with awareness. Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones. #HPVAwarenessDay #VaccinesWork #CancerPrevention
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📢 Get your CPD in early in 2026! Places are available at “An Update on Head, Neck & Thyroid Oncology” on 30th Jan 2026 at The Royal Marsden Education & Conference Centre, London. Explore the latest advances in care. Register here: royalmarsden.nhs.uk/HNTOncol…
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On the 12th day of Christmas, IReC gave to me…12m of teamwork🤝, 11+ datasets📚, 10 team members, 9 network centres👩‍⚕️, 8+ papers📈, 7 studies recruiting, 6+ SCORE countries, 5 PhDs🔬, 4 governance champions, 3 BAHNO talks, 2 merged protocols✅…and 1 aim for better outcomes!
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Reflecting on 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible network, study sites, and most importantly the patients who make research possible. Your commitment drives progress and hope for recurrent Head & Neck cancer and we are proud to work alongside you🌟
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🚨 New Podcast Alert! Deep Margin brings you the latest in Head & Neck Oncology, hosted by IReC Deputy Director Dr Ben O’Leary and Oncologist Dr Will Ince. 👉 Listen now: open.spotify.com/show/1ijtfP… #CancerResearch #OncologyPodcast #DeepMargin
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🔔The 16th Royal Marsden Head and Neck Conference is upcoming on 27/11/25, with a focus on Oropharyngeal Cancer. Details here: royalmarsden.nhs.uk/HN
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Double, double, toil & trials! 🧪 Our team at The Royal Marsden are brewing up cutting-edge research to tackle recurrent head & neck cancer. Happy Halloween from IReC! 🎃🧬 royalmarsden.nhs.uk/IReC
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🗓️ Tomorrow, 4th October 2025, marks the first-ever Salivary Gland Cancer Day, raising awareness of this rare disease. The 2025 theme highlights the power of unity in creating positive change. Spread the word! #SGCDay #SalivaryGlandCancerDay
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🗓️ Tomorrow, 4th October 2025, marks the first-ever Salivary Gland Cancer Day, raising awareness of this rare disease. The 2025 theme highlights the power of unity in creating positive change. Spread the word! #SGCDay #SalivaryGlandCancerDay
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Next is the recently completed national head and neck robotic surgery audit! This project for the first time reported the scope of UK HN robotic surgical practice, in addition to reporting post-operative outcomes. Keep an eye out for the resulting article in the coming months!
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The first audit by the 2023-2025 committees was the Head & Neck MDT Snapshot Audit, which investigated UK MDT's adherence to national guidelines and cancer targets in HNSCC. The project produced 2 BAHNO presentations and 2 peer reviewed publications, with more on the way!
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REMINDER! TYPHOON has officially opened! Interested in taking part in collaborative research? Gain points on applications and contribute to a multi-centre study assessing post-tonsillectomy bleeding. More information is available on our website entintegrate.co.uk/typhoon-s…
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There are just a couple of days left to apply to the INTEGRATE 2025-2027 committees! More information is available on the INTEGRATE website below! Applications close this Friday (15/08/2025). entintegrate.co.uk/integrate…
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There is just over one week to apply to the INTEGRATE 2025-2027 committees! More information is available on the INTEGRATE website below! Applications close on 15/08/2025. entintegrate.co.uk/integrate…
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🤖🤖🤖 The follow-up window for the national head and neck is now closed! Thank you to the over 30 UK centres that participated! Keep an eye on your emails over the next few weeks for a final update of patient recruitment and audit certificates! 🤖🤖🤖
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