As a sibling group, we are currently organising a Charity Ball to raise money for the Mouth Cancer Foundation in memory of our father who we sadly lost to Mouth Cancer in 2018.
Our Dad was diagnosed in early February 2017 with Mouth Cancer and underwent a 12 hour operation on the 28th February 2017 in which they removed the tumour from the floor of his mouth under his tongue, his teeth, over 100 lymph nodes and the front on his tongue. Additionally, several weeks later he underwent 6.5 weeks of radiotherapy. Our Dad was left with considerable difficulties after his treatment from difficulty in communicating, poor mental wellbeing and never gained the ability to eat anything more than a liquid diet.
Just over 14 months, on the 11th May the was dealt the devastating blow that he had metastases in his liver and more profoundly in his lungs, that was not curable. His was given 3-6 months prognosis if left untreated and 6-12 months if he underwent chemotherapy. Due to his youngest Daughter due to be getting married and wanting to see the most of his family for as long as possible he was keen to undergo whatever what prolong his time. Despite starting chemotherapy, our Dad sadly passed away on the 12th June, just 32 days after his terminal diagnosis. Understandably, this left the family shaken and shocked.
It was not until after our Dad died that we became aware of the Mouth Cancer foundation. It is a small charity however does some great work at trying to raise awareness, educating and promoting the early detection of mouth cancer aswell as supporting those who have it. The one thing our Dad would often comment on was the lack of knowledge about Mouth Cancer and how he had no one to confide in that had or was experiencing similar issues. It is an illness that is very much displayed at all times, particularly in his case in which it changed his whole facial appearance.
Any donations would be greatly received.
