An older white man holding his neck and the words "Spot the signs of head and neck cancer" GET CANCER CLEVER

Use our new head and neck cancer symptoms resource to raise awareness of the symptoms of head and neck cancer that people should look out for. Part of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance’s Get Cancer Clever campaign 2026 to encourage members of the public to and know the signs and symptoms they should look out for any get checked with a GP.
We also have small wallet cards for order, coming soon. Email gmcancer.comms@nhs.net

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An older white man holding his neck and the words Learn how to spot potential signs of head and neck cancer:

  • an unexplained lump of any size
  • red or white patches in your mouth
  • a mouth ulcer
  • a sore throat
  • a croaky voice
  • difficulty swallowing

What to do if you have these symptoms? If you’ve had any of these symptoms for 3 weeks or more speak to your GP. There are many causes and most people won’t have cancer. But it’s important to spot the signs early so speak to your GP. 

An older white man holding his neck and the words “Spot the signs of head and neck cancer” GET CANCER CLEVER
An older white man holding his neck and the words ^ bullet points and the following list: an unexplained lump of any size red or white patches in your mouth a mouth ulcer a sore throat a croaky voice difficulty swallowing Learn how to spot potential signs of head and neck cancer:

  • an unexplained lump of any size
  • red or white patches in your mouth
  • a mouth ulcer
  • a sore throat
  • a croaky voice
  • difficulty swallowing

What to do if you have these symptoms? If you’ve had any of these symptoms for 3 weeks or more speak to your GP. There are many causes and most people won’t have cancer. But it’s important to spot the signs early so speak to your GP. 

Image 1: An older white man holding his neck and the words “Spot the signs of head and neck cancer” GET CANCER CLEVER Image 2:

  • an unexplained lump of any size
  • red or white patches in your mouth
  • a mouth ulcer
  • a sore throat
  • a croaky voice
  • difficulty swallowing Image 3: “If you’ve had any of these symptoms for 3 weeks or more or speak to your GP. Spot the signs Get Cancer Clever