OGCancerNI was set up in 2018 specifically to benefit patients and families affected by Oesophago-gastric cancer.

We have three main objectives

Support

To support patients and carers affected by Oesophago-Gastric (Oesophageal and Stomach) Cancer

Communication

To communicate the early signs and symptoms of Oesophago-Gastric cancer to promote early intervention.

Advocate

To work in partnership with healthcare providers to be patient advocates and promote best outcomes.

Meet the Team

Chairperson

Helen Setterfield

Trustee

David Setterfield

Trustee

Lorraine Pinkerton

Trustee

Helen Hall

Trustee

Stewart Dickson

Trustee

Paul Alexander

Trustee

Andrew Kennedy

Trustee

Mairead McGonagle

Testimonials

Being part of the group gave me an outlet — it was great just to talk to other people who had been through a similar experience; it was reassuring to know what I was feeling or experiencing was normal.
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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.

Latest News

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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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