This year's OPA AGM at the Thackeray Museum in Leeds was a great success - view photo's below. A big thank you to our speakers Jeremy Hayden - Consultant Upper... read more →
OPA's AGM for 2017 is to be held at The Thackray Museum, 141 Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN. On 20th May 2017 at 10.15 until early afternoon. Refreshments and a... read more →
The visting speaker at the Birmingham meeting will be Mr. Aaron Hall – Macmillan Physical Activity Practitioner. The meeting will take place at 10am on Saturday 22nd April 2017 at... read more →
The head office of the OPA has moved to new offices in Henley in Arden. As of Monday 20th March 2017, our new head office address is: Oesophageal Patients Association,... read more →
Are statins an effective treatment in the prevention of recurrent cancer to improve survival in patients with operable oesophageal adenocarcinoma? Dr Leo Alexandre (MED), Clinical Lecturer in Gastroenterology at the... read more →
Fancy a challenge in the UK or abroad in 2017? Want the thrill of a hard physical challenge, enjoying making new friends and raising money for the OPA at the... read more →
The GASTROS study are seeking patients who are willing to take part in an interview about their experiences following surgery for stomach cancer. "Ultimately, we want to identify the things... read more →
OPA Patron Fiona Wade tells us her story and why leaving a gift in your Will is a special way you can help patients. Message from our Patron, Fiona Wade:... read more →
From all of us at OPA headquarters we wish you a happy New Year. If you have any news stories or would like to contribute to the website please email... read more →
Welcome to the Xmas edition of the OPA Newsletter which we hope you will enjoy reading. In this issue an update on Scotland groups and we meet the new OPA... read more →
Philip Coverdale features in an article in the latest edition of Trends in Urology & Men’s Health covering oesophageal cancer in men. In the case history "A vigilant nurse and GP", Philip Coverdale goes... read more →
See the video of Nick Butcher's family and friends raising funds for the OPA! Following Nick's unfortunate diagnosis, Nick, his family and friends have raised over £1000 last weekend by... read more →
