Understanding the Language of Cancer Care
20 May 2026
Understanding medical and healthcare terminology can sometimes feel overwhelming. The ABPI Glossary provides clear explanations of common terms used across
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World Barrett’s Oesophagus Day 2026
15 May 2026
World Barrett’s Oesophagus Day takes place every year on 16th May and is dedicated to increase the understanding of this
In memory of John Campolini
15 May 2026
It is with sadness that we share the passing of our lovely Chairman, John Campolini, who died on Saturday 25th
Unpaid carers get clearer eligibility info for Council Tax discount
13 May 2026
69 councils have improved their websites following a MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) campaign. Yet it’s crucial for carers who thought they weren’t
OPA Celebrated as Double Award Winners
11 May 2026
OPA Cancer Charity are proud to announce its success at the Global Awards 2025/26, where the charity was honoured with
You’re Not Alone: Support When You Need It Most
23 April 2026
A cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments of feeling overwhelmed — not only for those diagnosed, but also
Congratulations are in order!
22 April 2026
Everyone at OPA Cancer Charity was delighted to receive a wonderful email from Johanna Smith sharing some very special news
Free Expert Support: Reflux & Oesophageal Health Summit
20 April 2026
OPA Cancer Charity are delighted to be supporting a free upcoming initiative, The Reflux Summit, taking place from 25th–31st May,
Oxford-Led Study Evaluates Multi-Cancer Blood Tests in GP Clinics
15 April 2026
In an advance for early cancer detection, a new Oxford-led study has received £3.6 million from the National Institute of
A new discovery could flip oesophageal cancer treatment on its head
9 April 2026
“Thanks to Curestarter support, researchers co-funded by Worldwide Cancer Research and Guts UK have uncovered one of the ways a
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