Forward Science Partners With Swallows Head And Neck Charity

Posted: August 19, 2022
Edited by Dentaltown staff

HOUSTON, Texas—Forward Science, a MedTech company based in Houston, Texas is partnering with The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Charity, a charity organization located in the United Kingdom that assists cancer patients, caregivers, and their families that are dealing with head & neck cancer including many side effects during and post-treatment such as difficulty in swallowing.

The Swallows head & neck cancer charity was formed by Chris Curtis, head & neck cancer survivor, CEO of the charity, and now a world patient advocate. The charity was formed to help and support patients, caregivers, and their families at the point they need it and in whatever means including a 24/7 support line and support boxes sent at the point of diagnosis.

The charity, which will be 10 years old in November, supports in excess of 10,000 patients & caregivers around the world, and in 2017 was recognized by the Queen for the work they do. Forward Science was founded by two biomedical engineers with the goal to change lives through the early discovery of oral cancer. Forward Science now has a suite of products to support head and neck, cancer patients including its flagship product OralID. OralID is an oral cancer screening device that utilizes fluorescence technology to identify oral cancer and pre-cancer at its earliest stages. Forward Science other producs include SalivaMAX is an FDA-cleared rinse, clinically proven to treat both xerostomia and mucositis and BioStom, an oral hydrogel wound dressing, which is indicated for the relief and management of oral pain from all oral wounds; a frequent occurrence resulting from cancer treatment.

The partnership between the two will contribute to Forward Science’s goal to make an impact globally to support individuals affected by head and neck cancers.

To learn more, visit ForwardScience.com.

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