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OOSO @OOSO_org

We are former oesophageal and/or stomach cancer patients, here to help new patients and their carers.

Joined September 2012
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OOSO@OOSO_org
28 Jan 2015
Our founder Jackie in today's Oxford Mail, promoting the latest Be Clear on Cancer campaign!
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OPA
@OPA_UK
26 Jan 2015
BE CLEAR ON CANCER CAMPAIGN STARTS TODAY! Tim Underwood was on BBC News this morning to get the message out... fb.me/3yiPc6dms
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Action-vs-Heartburn@ActionHeartburn
23 Jan 2015
2014 National OG Audit. Survival of early stage oesophageal cancer 90% at 5 years. Early diagnosis and @BeClearonCancer is way forward.
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BBC Health News
@bbchealth
26 Jan 2015
VIDEO: TV ad warns of heartburn-cancer link bbc.in/1uPB69f

TV ad warns of heartburn-cancer sign

Persistent heartburn could be a sign of cancer, doctors warn, as a new campaign is launched to make people more aware of the signs.

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OOSO@OOSO_org
17 Nov 2014
OOSO's aims #8: Raise awareness among GPs and the public of the symptoms of Oesophageal and Stomach cancer.
OOSO@OOSO_org
16 Nov 2014
OOSO's aims #7: Fund raise to provide additional equipment that could help the recovery of patients both in hospital and at home.
OOSO@OOSO_org
15 Nov 2014
OOSO's aims #6: Fund raise to support additional programmes that the hospital team at Oxford's Churchill Hospital wish to embark on.
OOSO@OOSO_org
14 Nov 2014
OOSO's aims #5: Help both patients and carers adjust to their new lifestyle upon leaving hospital.
OOSO@OOSO_org
13 Nov 2014
OOSO's aims #4: Man a help line seven days a week, for patients and carers to get help or just to talk to someone that's been in their shoes
OOSO@OOSO_org
12 Nov 2014
OOSO's aims #3: Visit both patients and carers on the wards or at home, either pre- or post-operatively, if requested.
OOSO@OOSO_org
11 Nov 2014
OOSO's aims #2: Ensure patients and their carers have contact with former patients, in hospital and out of hospital.
OOSO@OOSO_org
10 Nov 2014
We're thrilled to see our founder Jackie on the front of the @CRUKOxford newsletter this month bit.ly/1u2oRUb
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OOSO@OOSO_org
10 Nov 2014
OOSO's aims #1: To make good quality information available at diagnosis
OOSO@OOSO_org
6 Nov 2014
We will listen to worries and concerns about cancer, the treatment offered and the future. bit.ly/1yRBvFg
OOSO@OOSO_org
6 Nov 2014
Our confidential telephone support line, staffed by past patients is open every day, 8am-10pm.
OOSO@OOSO_org
5 Nov 2014
As well as raising awareness and providing support, donations help to provide items such as fitness equipment for patients on the wards.
OOSO@OOSO_org
5 Nov 2014
We are always grateful for donations to help maintain our activities. If you'd like to donate please click bit.ly/1tAurg7
OOSO@OOSO_org
4 Nov 2014
The next OOSO meeting will be held on Jan 17th. Please get in touch via Twitter or FB if you would like to join us.
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@OPA_UK
30 Oct 2014
bbc.co.uk/news/health-296342… fb.me/6OAM9Nuhv

UK tops WHO gullet cancer table and obesity may be factor

The UK has the highest rate in the world of one of the two main types of gullet cancer, according to the World Health Organization.

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OOSO@OOSO_org
18 Oct 2014
We'll be kicking off 2015 with a bang! Watch this space for more on our contribution to the national oesophago-gastric campaign in Jan...
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