OOSO

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

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Our founder Jackie in today's Oxford Mail, promoting the latest Be Clear on Cancer campaign!

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BE CLEAR ON CANCER CAMPAIGN STARTS TODAY!

Tim Underwood was on BBC News this morning to get the message out... http://t.co/2MpbWrzKp9

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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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VIDEO: TV ad warns of heartburn-cancer link http://t.co/ZooOEdEgGG

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OOSO's aims #8: Raise awareness among GPs and the public of the symptoms of Oesophageal and Stomach cancer.

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OOSO's aims #7: Fund raise to provide additional equipment that could help the recovery of patients both in hospital and at home.

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OOSO's aims #6: Fund raise to support additional programmes that the hospital team at Oxford's Churchill Hospital wish to embark on.

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OOSO's aims #5: Help both patients and carers adjust to their new lifestyle upon leaving hospital.

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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

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OOSO's aims #3: Visit both patients and carers on the wards or at home, either pre- or post-operatively, if requested.

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OOSO's aims #2: Ensure patients and their carers have contact with former patients, in hospital and out of hospital.

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We're thrilled to see our founder Jackie on the front of the @CRUKOxford newsletter this month http://t.co/tBouPlbyA3

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OOSO's aims #1: To make good quality information available at diagnosis

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We will listen to worries and concerns about cancer, the treatment offered and the future. http://t.co/b7owch8Owq

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Our confidential telephone support line, staffed by past patients is open every day, 8am-10pm.

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As well as raising awareness and providing support, donations help to provide items such as fitness equipment for patients on the wards.

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We are always grateful for donations to help maintain our activities. If you'd like to donate please click http://t.co/hzY4YcBUtl

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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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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...