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Dr Hossam Abdulkhalek, MD MSc CPHQ FRCP (London) FRCP (Edin), Consultant Medical Oncologist, and Divisional Clinical Director for Diagnostics & Cancer Services at Altnagelvin…
”Exploring the experience of patients under 50 years old on the journey to early-onset oesophageal cancer diagnosis: A descriptive phenomenological study” Research project – Can you help?
OGCancerNI has been contacted by Abigail, a second-year PhD student at the Centre for Public Health, Queen’s University Belfast. Her PhD investigates age inequalities…
Stewart Dickson (MLA) questions HM on Imfinzi availability in NI
OGCancerNI Trustee and Health Committee Member, Stewart Dickson has raised the issue of Imfinzi availability here for patients with particular types of stomach cancers.…
OG Robotic Surgery underway at BCH
A number of successful robotic oesophagectomy surgeries have been carried out at Belfast City Hospital in the first half of this year. Consultant Scott…
OGCancerNI Spring 2026 Newsletter
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Research Study – Seeking Volunteers!
Rebecca Purcell – PhD student Ulster University My name is Rebecca and I am a PhD student at Ulster University. I am running a research…
Research into the psychological impact of living with Barrett’s Oesophagus – Can you help?
Sedina O’Kane, QUB PhD Student Dear Participant, I’m reaching out both as a researcher and as someone personally connected to the Barrett’s Oesophagus community—my…
Together at Christmas: School’s Christmas Market to Raise funds Cancer Cause in Memory of Late Principal
By Dylan Hayler In late 2025 Dylan, a journalism student from the University of Ulster, contacted OGCancerNI, as he wished to write a community…
Prioritising research for cancers of the oesophagus and stomach
Christopher M. Jones; University of Cambridge What do you think researchers should focus on to improve the care provided to patients with cancers of…
Julie Hanna – Volunteer Co-Ordinator, Committee Member andTrustee
How long have you been volunteering for OGCancerNI?Since I left work in 2018, so 7 years now. What made you want to start volunteering?As…
Fundraising by Jonathan Magee
A massive thank you to Jonathan Magee who completed Hell & Back, Ireland’s Toughest Mental & Physical Endurance Challenge in aid of OGCancerNI. Jonathan is…
Half Marathon by Louise Owens
A huge thank you to Louise Owens, who completed the half marathon in Cardiff on behalf of OGCancerNI in memory of her late grandfather…
The Greatest Showman: Movie & Sing-Along
We are excited to announce that Donaghadee Golf Club has adopted OGCancerNI as its charity of the year and are holding a fundraising evening…
Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald wins the Jane Wardle prize
A huge congratulations are due to Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald after she was recently awarded the prestigious Jane Wardle Prevention and Early Diagnosis prize, which…