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[Georgi @GDotchin]

I no longer check this account - please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn 👋

https://t.co/oJVgqkIv0Y

[PathforYoung @PathforYoung]

Recruitment for the OPTIMA trial closed on 12 Dec 2025, reaching 98.5% of the 4,500-participant target. Around 1,650–1,660 premenopausal patients will contribute to Optima-young analysis. Thanks to all participants and teams for making this milestone possible. #PathforYoung

[Dignity in Dying @dignityindying]

“Those were my mum’s choices. What cancer do you want to die from? Both are horrible but mouth cancer is the most traumatising of the two.

“She didn’t want all this extra treatment, she wanted to die. But her only way out quicker would have been to stop eating.” https://t.co/SGheBaqixV

[Georgi @GDotchin]

13 years of hard work and dedication.

The OPTIMA prelim trial opened in 2012 and has just reported its 10-year follow up data.

Incredibly proud to finally see some results! 👏💕

#ESMOBreast25 #whywedoresearch

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

On Thursday 15th May 2025, Prof Rob Stein presented the OPTIMA-prelim 10-year follow up results at the ESMO Breast Cancer Conference.

You can find a copy of the slides on the OPTIMA Website (link below)

https://t.co/oDcLmPzzkv

#OPTIMAprelim #BreastCancerTrials #ESMOBreast25

[Dignity in Dying @dignityindying]

Help us spread the message: With just 48 hours until the next assisted dying debate, it's crucial to flood social media with support for law change.

MPs must hear our call: When we cannot stay, let us choose how we go.

One click can make a difference. Tag your MP in the comments.

#LetUsChoose

[Warwick CTU @WarwickCTU]

Prof Stein is presenting the OPTIMA Prelim results (10 year follow up) at the ESMO Breast Conference in Munich next week!

Join him in Room 14 on Thursday 15th May, from 2pm, if you can!

More information can be found here: https://t.co/ZVwICG16tj

@OPTIMAbstudy #ESMOBreast25

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

‼️ We want to hear from you ‼️

Please complete the short survey via the link below. We're extremely grateful for your feedback!

https://t.co/eMm8yCuOpW

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

We’re excited to be meeting with the #PATH4YOUNG team in Paris to discuss the OPTIMA-Young RCT, which is planning to open recruitment later this year.

The trial will follow the same design as OPTIMA, but focus on the premenopausal patients population.

Watch this space!

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

#HappyBirthday to us! 🎉8⃣🎉

The OPTIMA-Main trial opened to recruitment on this day 8 years ago 🎂

Since then, 4267 participants have taken part across 179 hospitals around the world 🌍

A massive thank you to all the people across the globe, who make this study possible 💚

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

...and that's a wrap 💚

After 8 years of UK recruitment, the OPTIMA trial is now CLOSED in the UK.

A total of 3644 participants have been recruited across 119 UK Sites. This is an amazing achievement.

As always, a massive THANK YOU to all Sites and participants involved.

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

#HelloJanuary #RecruitmentUpdate

In December, 49 participants joined the OPTIMA Trial.

A massive thank you to all recruiting sites, and participants throughout the world, who make the study possible 💙

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

#HelloDecember ❄️

We are now less than 3⃣0⃣0⃣ patients away from hitting our recruitment target - keep up the great work!

A massive thank you to all recruiting sites, and participants throughout the world, who make the study possible 💙

[Georgi @GDotchin]

👏👏👏👏👏

[Dignity in Dying @dignityindying]

BREAKING: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passes its Second Reading.

Votes for: 330
Votes against: 275

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

An amazing achievement for #OPTIMANorway 💚🌍

OPTIMA is recruiting in 11 Hospitals in Norway and Sweden, all of whom are coordinated by the Coordinating Centre in Oslo 🇳🇴🇸🇪

@Oslounivsykehus is our top recruiter in Norway, and one of the top OPTIMA recruiting Sites in the world!

[Georgi @GDotchin]

Thank you to everyone who donated - we’ve just gone over the £200 mark 💕

#WearitPink @WarwickCTU @breastcancer

[Georgi @GDotchin]

#wearitpink bake sale @WarwickCTU today - raised just over £150 so far! 💕

https://t.co/9ANwgKSw9K

[OPTIMA @OPTIMAbstudy]

The end is in sight! There are exactly 1⃣0⃣ weeks left for UK recruitment 💚🌍

We cannot answer our important research question without your help - please continue to approach eligible patients and give them the option of taking part in OPTIMA.

🌟3⃣5⃣0⃣ to go🌟

[Georgi @GDotchin]

Happy Wear it Pink day!

Warwick CTU will be hosting a bake sale for #WearitPink on Wednesday 23rd October

Please donate if you can!
#BreastCancerNow 💕

[Breast Cancer Now @BreastCancerNow]

It's wear it pink day! 🎉

Thank you to everyone taking part today. Pair of pink socks? Or hot pink head-to-toe? However you’re doing it, by wearing pink you’re helping to fund life-changing breast cancer research and support.

Share your photos using #WearItPink 🎀💗