Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophago-gastric Cancer
A recent study using data from @NICanReg and pathological diagnoses from across NI has shown that the suspension of endoscopy during the early stages of the…
News & Events
Dr Richard Turkington interviewed on BBC Evening Extra
After the recent study published showing the fall in Oesophageal and gastric cancer diagnosis, Dr Richard Turkington has spoken to Tara Mills and Declan Harvey…
Lynsey Alexander and Ruth Young Donation
Donation of their NHS bonus payments to OGCancerNI Lynsey Alexander, Acute Medicine OT and her partner Ruth Young, Acute and General Medicine Consultant at…
Spring Newsletter 2021
It has been a long year but at last there is a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel. We are keen to…
CATCH It Early Campaign Launched By OG Cancer NI To Encourage Early Diagnosis
Northern Ireland charity OG Cancer NI today warned people with symptoms of oesophageal and stomach cancer to contact their doctor as soon as possible…
Spring Wellbeing Meeting Slides
It has been a long year but at last there is a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel. We are pleased…
Heartburn & Hiccups: Why These Symptoms Could Be Something More Serious Than A Casual Annoyance
In recent years the incidence of diseases like oesophageal or gastric cancer are on the increase. Thanks to the stresses and strains of modern…
What To Do If You Think A Loved One Might Have Gastric/Stomach Cancer
Everyone knows that, when it comes to cancer, early diagnosis is vital for survival rates. The standard advice from healthcare professionals is that you…
What To Do If You Think A Loved One Might Have Oesophageal Cancer
What To Do If You Think A Loved One Might Have Oesophageal Cancer Everyone knows that, when it comes to cancer, early diagnosis is…
What Is Gastric Cancer & What Are The Early Signs?
What Is Gastric Cancer & What Are The Early Signs? The incidence of gastric cancer – a disease in which malignant cells form in the lining…
What Is Oesophageal Cancer & What Are The Early Signs?
What Is Oesophageal Cancer & What Are The Early Signs? You may have heard about oesophageal cancer, but do you really know what it…
Survivor’s story – How A Fight With Cancer Turned Helen Into A Campaigner For Those With Oesophageal And Stomach Cancer
In Northern Ireland there are more than 400 people diagnosed with oesophageal or gastric cancers every year, and as charity OG Cancer NI undertakes…
Castlewellan Pharmacist Urges People to Know the Symptoms following Oesophageal Cancer Diagnosis
When thirty-four year-old Leanne Molloy found that she had to stand up and ‘jiggle’ her body to get food to go down, she knew…
MLA Speaks Of His Journey With Oesophageal Cancer
The support that I was given the whole way through was just amazing When East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, was having difficulty getting food…
Persistence Pays Off For Oesophageal Cancer Survivor
Like thousands of other people, Lorraine Pinkerton had suffered from heartburn and acid reflux on a regular basis. But when her heartburn began to…