Research
At OPA Cancer Charity, we are dedicated to empowering patients, caregivers, and families by keeping you informed about critical research opportunities.
Keeping you up-to-date
Our regular mailshots focus on inviting participation in studies related to acid reflux, oesophageal cancer, and gastric cancer. These research initiatives aim to advance understanding and treatment options for these conditions, and your involvement can make a significant difference.
Patient Perspectives on Post-Surgical Oral Intake: Understanding Desires and Expectations Following Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery
The understanding of the late effects of treatments for oesophageal and stomach cancer
Second Phase – UK Research Priorities for Oesophageal & Gastric Cancers
UK Research Priorities for Oesophageal & Gastric Cancers
Lasting Symptoms after Oesophageal Resection (LASER)
AspECT Excel Trial – New Project in preparation 2019
Opportunity to contribute to the development of new methods of diagnosing Oesophageal Cancer
The Rose Study. Patients will complete questionnaires during the study
Patient Questionnaire – Symptoms after Gastrectomy / Oesophagectomy
ROMIO is a large randomised controlled trial, which compared surgery for oesophageal cancer.
VALUE is an observational study investigating Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) staging in patients with oesophageal cancer.
DECIPHER aims to treat ctDNA, using a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan, to reduce the chance of the cancer coming back.
The SORT Study is looking at treatments for people with early-stage oesophageal, bladder and lung cancer. It is comparing whether radiotherapy or surgery produce better outcomes and do so at lower costs.
They would like your input in their work and hear your views and experiences on the access to and use of medicines in the NHS in Wales. PAPIG meetings are an opportunity for you to talk to them, hear about their work and find out how you can get involved.
Stomach cancer affects over 6000 patients in the UK. Almost 1 in 6 of those patients have peritoneal metastasis. They hope the results of this short survey will direct and support future research around the treatment of peritoneal metastasis in stomach cancer in the UK.
A 60-minute discussion about your preferences for managing your child’s symptoms of GORD
They are looking to recruit patients with gastric / stomach cancer adenocarcinoma or gastro oesophageal junction cancer adenocarcinoma in the UK – and also carers of people with this condition.
The team led by Professor George Hanna at Imperial College London are developing new ways aimed at monitoring health and improving early diagnosis of cancer, particularly in the field of breath testing.
Supporting you throughout your cancer journey
By signing up for our research emails, you will receive timely updates about ongoing studies, findings, and opportunities to contribute to important clinical trials. Together, we can help shape the future of cancer care and support vital advancements in medical research.
Join us in this crucial effort, and help ensure that your voice is heard in the fight against cancer.
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