The OPA has led the fight against oesophageal and gastric cancers for over 30 years. Their purpose is to support patients, families, carers and to raise awareness of these cancers and their prevention. Whatever stage you’re at the OPA is here to help you.
Are you up for a challenge?
The OPA have places in the Virtual London Marathon, The Big Half and the Swim Serpentine 2022.
If you would like to get involved, more information can be found here.
With up to 20% of the population experiencing regular Reflux symptoms. Click here for the Eligibility & symptom checker.
Suffering from Gastro Oesophageal Reflux Disease? Click here for the Diagnosis tool questionnaire.
Did you know? LINX surgery can really help to improve life on a daily basis. Click here to read testimonials.
Oesophageal Cancer is the Seventh most common cause of Cancer Death in the UK
Did you know? – Every 42 minutes someone in the UK will die of oesophago-gastric cancer.
Oesophago-Gastric Cancer is the 5th most prevalent Cancer in the UK
Videos from our Patron
Our Patron Fiona Wade who lost her father to Oesophageal Cancer
Watch our patron Fiona Wade – Actress, best known for playing Priya Sharma in Emmerdale – talk about her involvement with the OPA.
Latest News
Summer Newsletter 2022
In this issue, you can catch up on all things new... New Trustee OPA Teddy Bears Fundraiser Stories OPA Carer’s... read more →
24 June 2022
The Big Half 2022
Only 4 places available This event is taking place on Sunday 4th September 2022 for a 13.1-mile closed-road course, starting... read more →
20 June 2022
Swim Serpentine 2022
4 places available This event is located at Hyde Park, London, on Saturday 17th September 2022 with two distances to... read more →
20 June 2022
Virtual London Marathon 2022
10 places available This event has the same requirements as the in person event, however, you have a full 24... read more →
20 June 2022
Are you up for a challenge?
The Big Half - 5 places available This event is taking place on Sunday 4th September 2022 for a 13.1-mile closed-road... read more →
20 June 2022
