News & Events
Discover our latest news and patient stories

Andrew is fundraising for the OPA!
For Paul Greaves Andrew (Woody) is planning to complete his first ever half-marathon in memory of one of his oldest and

Ellen Small – Barrows and Downs trail marathon
I’m pleased to say myself and my brother Lee completed the Barrows and Downs trail marathon in Salisbury on Saturday

Danielle Germaine is running the London Marathon for OPA!
Click here to view Danielle’s Fundraising Page “My Story On the 27th April 2025 I will run the TCS London

Acid Reflux Awareness Week!
This week, we’re shining a light on acid reflux, a condition that affects millions. From raising awareness of symptoms to

EndoSign® Capsule Sponge Technology
Professor Grant Fullarton – OPA Trustee Grant has taken up an advisory post with the Scottish Government as the Clinical

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults
This guideline covers investigating and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and dyspepsia in people aged 18 and over. It aims

Rosie Murrell
“In February 2019, my dad, Rich, was diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer. At the time, Dad described it as a “bolt

Ryan McGrory
“My name is Ryan and I want to help raise as much money as I possibly can to help the

Sian Wade
My Story of Stage 2 Oesophageal Cancer I was diagnosed with stage 2 inoperable oesophageal cancer in November 2020, just

184,000 in UK to get preventable cancer diagnosis this year
A growing epidemic of preventable cancers will lead to 184,000 people in the UK being diagnosed with the disease this
Recent Posts
Support Booklets
Join our online community
Patient Buddies
Supporting you throughout your cancer journey
We support patients, caregivers and their families. Whether you find yourself in the initial stages or further along in your journey, the OPA is committed to offering free support and guidance.