OGCancerNI are pleased to note the roll out and fantastic feedback of the Cytosponge. A new diagnostic tool for OGCancer. BBC NI have released a video of the roll out in the Western Trust.

Early Diagnosis is Key #CatchItEarly

Oesophageal cancer like many other cancers does not discriminate between age or sex and knowing and recognising the signs and symptoms are crucial to early diagnosis.  If you suffer from any of the following symptoms for longer than 3 weeks you should consult your doctor.

  • Persistent Indigestion
  • Difficulty swallowing or food sticking
  • Heartburn acid reflux
  • Hiccupping that wont go away
  • Unexplained weight loss.

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Winter Newsletter 2024 online now

Our final newsletter of 2024 is now available online and via our social channels. Due to circumstances beyond our control, there will be a slight delay in hard copies being...

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Ministerial responses to Stewart Dickson’s questions on OG cancers

Our Trustee, Stewart Dickson MLA, recently submitted two questions to Health Minister Mike Nesbitt in relation to OG cancers here in Northern Ireland. The first was regarding current funding for...

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Health Minister announces three year plan

3 year plan

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