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Jonny Blake’s fundraising throughout 2025!
The image above is of Matt. Jonny’s Story – “This year I am raising money for OPA, a charity supporting

Andrew has completed the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Half Marathon!
“I ran in memory of one of my oldest friends, Paul Greaves that passed away last March (2024). Around Christmas

LAsting Symptoms after Oesophageal Resectional Surgery (LASORS): multicentre validation cohort study
Abstract Background Long-term symptom burden and health-related quality-of-life outcomes after curative oesophageal cancer treatment are poorly understood. Existing tools are

James’s Journey: Overcoming Oesophageal Cancer
My name is James, and I’ve consistently led an active and busy lifestyle. I worked in construction for years, enjoyed

Spot the Signs: Oesophageal Cancer
Main symptoms of oesophageal cancer There are many possible symptoms of oesophageal cancer, but they might be hard to spot.

Anna’s Journey with Oesophageal Cancer: A Story of Recovery and Hope
My name is Anna, and I’ve always been an active, vibrant woman who loved cooking, hiking, and spending time with

Karen Ryan – “My Tricast for Dad”
“The Aintree Half Marathon run, well I think the images speak for themselves on that one 🤣. Then the 100
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