Val Bryant

@drjompatterson And what is the relationship? Interested to know!

Unique dataset presented at #MASCC showing the relationship between HN lymphoedema, fibrosis and trismus

@swallowsgroup @iddsi_org That’s amazing Chris. Well done @swallowsgroup

Our long awaited Restaurant Card will be launched in September with the collabration of @iddsi_org and OHK specialist in #Dyshagia want to know more email chris@theswallows.org.uk

It’s the end of an era, it’s with a heavy heart that I can announce today we close the doors on the iconic @LifeKitchen Cookery School. It has been our immense privilege to be custodians of such a beautiful building with so much history in our beautiful, home city. The school ran for 5 years helping thousands of people and has been host to celebrities, politicians, TV crews, parties, celebrations and of course many many of our iconic multi-award-winning cookery classes. Extremely tough economic times, continued rising costs and lack of funding are just some of the factors behind our decision, the building is Grade 2 listed and is extremely expensive to maintain, heat and insure. Thank you to everyone who made our dreams come true, the hundreds of you who helped build it, the thousands of you that used our services. I will never forget our opening party with @Nigella_Lawson and I cherish how far we have come. Do not fear, Life Kitchen continues. We will continue to provide our service to those who need it and have lots of great things to announce shortly. But for now, from me @Kimdukee and the Life Kitchen team, thank you and au-revoir..

Nathan Sandy is attempting an ultramarathon this weekend, despite the removal of a thigh muscle used to rebuild his throat. All to say thanks for the lifesaving cancer treatment he and wife Nicola both received @NewcastleHosps.💙 Utterly inspirational: sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk/hitting-the-wa…

🇳🇦 Proud moment for the Academy as student Jack Brassell became our first ever player to make his official Men’s @T20WorldCup Debut against @CricketAus. Well done Jack!!! @PVSportAcademy @DurhamCricket #PVCricket #ForTheNorth

Report & Results: 2024 Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Contest: Fishburn are the happiest of Drovers as they retain their title in fine fashion on their return visit to West Yorkshire. dlvr.it/T84bL2

Exciting Day attending co-production workshops for the next steps of ACTIOHN @actiohnstudy @drjompatterson

Come and visit our stand @oncology_care in the Head & Neck Cancer Village E54 #OPC24

Well done @RuthPri04722537 Enjoyed listening to your presentation @actiohnstudy #BAHNO2024

Thank you for letting me present @actiohnstudy

Good luck Ruth. Looking forward to it. @actiohnstudy @RI_STSFT #BAHNO2024

✨2nd #FocusGroup Discussion with our #healthcareprofessionals done ✅. Great insights from the speakers, emphasising the crucial need for emotional and holistic support for #headandneckcancer patients and their loved ones. ✨ @drjompatterson @SheilaPayne1 @winipoo2000 @CattyRM

I grew up on a Council Estate and never once questioned my parents income, it was never a discussion. We didn’t eat a lot of fast food because it was considered a treat, not a food group. We ate homemade meals consisting of meat, potatoes and vegetables - (which were not an optional choice). No vegetables, no dessert!!! We grew up during a time when we mowed lawns, pulled weeds, babysat, helped neighbours with chores to be able to earn our own money. We by no means were given everything we wanted. We went outside a lot to play, ride bikes, run with friends, play hide and seek, or went swimming. We rarely just sat inside. Bottled water was unheard of. If we had a coke, it was in a glass bottle and we didn’t break the bottle when finished. We saved it and cashed it back in at the shops for a sweet. After school, we came home and did homework and chores, before going outside or having friends over. We would ride our bikes for hours. We had to tell our parents where we were going, who we were going with and be home when the street lights came on! You LEARNED from your parents instead of disrespecting them and treating them as if they knew absolutely nothing. What they said was LAW and you did not question it and you had better know it! We watched what we said around our elders because we knew if we DISRESPECTED any grown-up, we would get a real telling off, it wasn’t called abuse, it was called discipline! We held doors, carried the shopping and gave up our seat for an older person without being asked. You didn’t hear swear words on the radio in songs or TV. “Please and Thank you”, were part of our daily vocabulary! 💯 The world we live in now is just so full of people who hate and disrespect others. Consider Re-posting if you’re thankful for your childhood. I will never forget where I came from and only wish children nowadays had half the chance at the fun and respect for real life we grew up with! And we were never ever ever ever bored 💯

Well done team!! We completed our first #focusgroup discussions yesterday. Thanks to all the #healthcareprofessionals for sharing their wealth of #experiences with us. #HeadandNeckCancer ✨ @drjompatterson @ValmbVal @SheilaPayne1 @winipoo2000

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Stay tuned to discover the journeys of survivors who have faced Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (OHNC) and their #lifeAhead. Visit our website to learn about the support available, or to make a donation! #TogetherWeHeal

🌟Great response for our #HealthcareProfessional #FocusGroups - caring for those with incurable #HeadAndNeckCancer. 🌟 Looking for #CommunityNurse representation - share your experiences and challenges. Please retweet @TheQNI @WeCommNurses @Ben_Bowers__ @LearnPEOLC

Thought for the day

Early diagnosis can save lives, know the signs

@BAHNOOfficial Very proud to have contributed to this. Thank you @laurajayne2589 #patientvoice

📢Head and Neck Cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines, 6th Ed. Open access bit.ly/4apTSsF 30 chapters, over 170 UK based authors, 22 specialities, endorsed by 12 national bodies. A special thanks to @BAHNOOfficial members contributing to authorship