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.
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
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.
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.
See recently added articles and news
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Is Laparoscopic Fundoplication an effective treatment? Another study (UK) once again demonstrating benefit of anti-reflux surgery in patients with lpr.... read more →
8 September 2021
Ray Clark on The Fox’s Den Show
Read all about our Ray Clark who is fundraising for the OPA. Ray Clark joined The Fox's Den Show, which... read more →
6 September 2021
Band Appeal 3
Ray Clark is hosting his 3rd Band Appeal for the OPA and the Fiona Wade Appeal. 6 acts, 1 stage,... read more →
18 August 2021
Susan Long Fundraising in memory of her father, Ernie Morris
Thank you so much to Susan Long who completed the Great North Swim, Windermere on 12th June 2021 in memory... read more →
18 August 2021
Personalised Rakhi in memory of Jeetan Lad
Prints and Pillows have a personalised rakhi available in a unique design. What is a Raksha Bundan? Celebrated on the... read more →
11 August 2021
Pam’s Challenge – Fundraising for the OPA
Thank you so much to Pam Barton who is fundraising for the OPA, in memory of Jason Barton. "I am... read more →
10 August 2021
Ethicon Fundraising for the OPA
"Hope Lights Our Way": 4219.5 km in 61 days We are completing a 2-months challenge to raise funds for the Oesophageal... read more →
2 August 2021
In loving memory of Jeetan Lad
In loving memory of Jeetan Lad, who will be sadly missed by us all. You can read Jeetan's story and... read more →
21 July 2021
You can see how your GP practice is doing and compare practices?
See how your GP practice is doing and compare practices You can find survey data and materials, Analyse the results and... read more →
19 July 2021
Barrett’s Oesophagus
In this video, you will find out what Barret's Oesophagus is, the risks of developing Oesophageal Cancer, Causes, Symptoms and... read more →
6 July 2021
GET TREATED
GET TREATED …Learn about treatment options for GORD! Once the cause of your symptoms have been established by your healthcare... read more →
28 June 2021
GET EVALUATED
GET EVALUATED …to find out if you have GORD! The first and most important step in treating your reflux symptoms... read more →
28 June 2021
GET EDUCATED
GET EDUCATED …about the symptoms and complications! We would like to educate people that Reflux disease is more than just... read more →
28 June 2021
Reflux UK Podcast
SIBO is the subject of this episode from Reflux UK World leading experts on the condition, Mark Pimentel, Ali Rezaie... read more →
28 June 2021
OPA New Trustee!
The OPA are pleased to welcome aboard Professor Grant Fullarton as a new Trustee. We are looking forward to working... read more →
27 May 2021Reflux UK Podcast 1
The first episode of Reflux Radio has been published and is ready to listen now! "Surgery for Gastro Oesophageal Reflux... read more →
6 May 2021
Spring Newsletter 2021
Welcome to the Spring issue of the OPA Newsletter. What a year we had in 2020, here’s hoping for a better... read more →
15 April 2021
Cytosponge™
Simple Clinic Test Offers Alternative to Endoscopy when Screening for Barrett’s Oesophagus. Cytosponge™ is a new test that can identify... read more →
15 April 2021