OGCancerNI

Oesophageal and Stomach Cancer Support

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

Why not pick up a copy of the News Letter, Derry Journal, The Newry Reporter, Portadown Times, Larne Times or Mid-Ulster Mail and see our new ad? We're spreading the word far and wide this month - know the symptoms, see your GP! #OesophagealCancerAwarenessMonth

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

We'd like to congratulate the new Mr and Mrs Blaney on their recent wedding. Lauren & William decided to forego wedding favours, instead choosing to make a donation in memory of Lauren’s father, William Smith, whom they sadly lost to this disease. Thank you for your support❤️🥂🎊

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

This week is Volunteers' Week. If you've been thinking about volunteering or would like to find out more, you can visit: https://t.co/U3DoE6szQm for more information. Here is our Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Christine Adlington, with more details on how you can help...

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

This Volunteer Week, we'd like to take a moment to thank our wonderful volunteers. We couldn't do what we do without our amazing team of volunteers. Everything from the Information Stand, events, country shows, phone buddies, you all help to make a huge difference to so many!

[Heartburn Cancer UK @HeartburnCancer]

We support this new spotlight call from Cancer Research UK focused on upper gastrointestinal cancers.

Greater investment in clinical research is vital to improve earlier detection, develop better treatments and ultimately save lives 🧡

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/1lkn9EZhuN

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

3/3 It's great to have events such as this, to allow charities to come together, raise awareness and look at possible ways of collaborating for the greater good of patients and their families. A very productive day which we really enjoyed.
@healthdpt

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

2/3 Thanks so much to the MLAs who stopped by our stand for a chat and to find out more on who we are and what we do. It was great to meet you all and give you the lowdown on OG!
@PaulaJaneB
@ciaraf44
@NualaMcAllister
@connieegan94

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

What a fantastic event at Stormont today for the NI Cancer Charity Coalition Showcase. A very productive day raising awareness amongst MLAs and other charities. Lots of interest in our cruise ballot competition and of course Oggie was a huge hit as always! 1/3

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

No shows this weekend, but we will be at the Ballymoney Show in two weeks time. Would you be available on the Friday or Saturday to lend a hand? If so, please drop us a line.

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

At our recent Wellbeing Meeting, Scott McCain, a consultant at BCH, discussed the advancements in treatment, including the use of robotic technology. Here, the first patient to undergo this type of surgery in NI for oesophageal cancer, William Duncan, shares his story:

[BBC News NI @BBCNewsNI]

Former engineer who was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer had no reservations going for robotic surgery. https://t.co/XtCCDYBW26

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

@AmyNolanDublin @RCSI_FacNurMid @IrishCancerSoc Thanks for the shout-out Amy, it was lovely for you to stop by!

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

What an incredible 4 days we had at the Balmoral Show! It was wonderful to chat to so many people about who we are and the work we do. Oggie was a big hit! We're looking forward to our summer full of shows from here on in!

[Oesophageal Cancer Fund @OesophagealCF]

Huge thanks to OCF Ambassador and OC survivor Andrew Kelly for sharing his Cancer Journey - highlighting his diagnosis of Barrett's Oesophagus .Today is #WorldBarrett'sDay, know the symptoms and how vital early diagnosis can be.
For more info visit https://t.co/hdVkJs6GzB.

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

Day 1 of the Balmoral Show! We're at stand number 48. Drop by and pick up a ballot for our incredible cruise competition. Tickets are £15, or double your chances and get two for £25. Here's our Chair, Helen Setterfield, giving a little sneak peek at the luxury onboard...

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

Today on #InternationalNursesDay, we'd like to offer our sincere thanks to all the wonderful nursing staff working in our local hospitals, especially the specialist gastric teams. Thank you - not just today, but every day, for the outstanding work you all do!

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

We're delighted to be returning to the Balmoral Show. From Weds 13th - Sat 16th May you can find us at Stand 48. Come pay us a visit for you chance to enter our ballot competition to win a luxury 6 star cruise for 2. Here's one of our Trustees @stewartcdickson with more...

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

Come join us, as we take a guided tour of the stunning Seabourn Ovation cruise liner in Belfast. Visit https://t.co/elYBlYmXL4 to enter our comp, or pick up ballots at our Info Stand at BCH. We'll also be at the Balmoral Show this week. https://t.co/2zcgDeEAlK via @FacebookWatch

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

Yesterday our friends at @CruiseRoomEire, invited us onboard the stunning @SeabournCruise Ovation which was in Belfast, to get an idea of what awaits our ballot prize winner. To say this ship is incredible, doesn't do it justice! We've so much to share, but here's a little taster

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

We've a very special #ThankYouThursday today - a Belfast Marathon edition! This year we had over 130 runners take part on behalf of OGCancerNI - absolutely incredible. Thank you doesn't even seem like enough, you are all amazing, we are so proud!

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

We're still on a high after an incredible day on Sunday at the Belfast Marathon. 125 pupils, teachers and staff from Cambridge House Grammar School took part to raise funds for OGCancerNI and have so far raised almost £9,000! You're amazing and we are so proud and thankful!

[OGCancerNI @OGCancerNI]

We're delighted to introduce you to Oggie, the new OG bear! Congratulations to Nuala McCloy for having the winning name in our competition.
Thanks to all who entered and voted and thanks to our friends at @SeabournCruise and @CruiseRoomEire
for bringing Oggie to life!