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Every Mile for Mum: Stacey’s Manchester Marathon
A heartfelt thank you to Stacey for choosing to fundraise for us and for running the Manchester Marathon in loving

Understanding the Language of Cancer Care
Understanding medical and healthcare terminology can sometimes feel overwhelming. The ABPI Glossary provides clear explanations of common terms used across

Oesophagogastric Cancer Centre of Excellence
Of the most common types of cancer, people with oesophagogastric (oesophagus and stomach) cancers have amongst the worst clinical outcomes

World Barrett’s Oesophagus Day 2026
World Barrett’s Oesophagus Day takes place every year on 16th May and is dedicated to increase the understanding of this

Capsule Sponge Screening for Barrett’s Oesophagus in Reflux Patients
Assessing the use of a capsule sponge device as a screening tool to identify signs of the precancerous condition Barret’s

In memory of John Campolini
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
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
OPA Cancer Charity are proud to announce its success at the Global Awards 2025/26, where the charity was honoured with

Andy Lee: Beating Stomach Cancer
Andy’s Story In 2014, following a period of feeling unwell, an endoscopy showed I had a 5.5cm tumour at the

9 Years Old, One Big Goal: Chae Runs in Memory of Grandad Daryll
Update on the day! “It was a great day. Chae really pushed himself to finish, especially towards the end. His
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