The Throat Cancer Foundation

4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of and excellence in the treatment and healthcare of individuals suffering from head and neck cancers, leading to the advancement of health and the saving of lives. 4.2 The advancement of education in the causes and prevention of head and neck cancers, (including, but not exclusively, the encouragement of Human Papillomavirus [HPV] vaccination in both female and male children) -leading to the advancement of health and saving of lives. 4.3 The relief of suffering of those affected by head and neck cancers through the provision of information, advocacy services, emotional and practical support services. 4.4 The support of individuals and their carers / families through the provision of counselling, complementary therapies, nutritional advice and other associated support services as required. 4.5 To work in partnership with other charitable, medical and public bodies to develop the highest quality cancer services for patients. 4.6 The funding and advancement of research into the risks, causes, prevention and treatment of head and neck cancers and the dissemination of such research for public benefit.