Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Order resources to support Oesophageal Awareness Month this February.
Awareness month message from our Patron, Fiona Wade
This February, OPA Cancer Charity is marking Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month with an urgent call for the public to recognise warning signs and seek early medical advice. Our Patron, Fiona Wade, urges: “Don’t ignore persistent symptoms – seek help early.”
Together, we can make a difference.
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What’s New and How We’re Making a Difference
The Wizz Air Milano Marathon returns on April 12, 2026, with an...
Bev’s Story On 29th December my husband was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer...
Cancer staging describes the size of a cancer and how far it...
How we can help
Improving the lives of those suffering with Heartburn (Indigestion), Acid Reflux (GORD), Oesophageal Cancer and Gastric Cancer
I'm suffering with Heartburn (Indigestion) / Acid Reflux (GORD)
I've just been told I have Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
I’ve just been told I have Oesophageal Cancer
I need more information about my condition
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12th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 20 Location: Piazza Del Duomo, Milan The Wizz Air Milano Marathon returns on April 12, […]
19th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Gosford Street, Coventry Making a triumphant return to the events calendar, the much-loved […]
26th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 18 Location: Wood St, Stratford-upon-Avon This flat and fast route, follows 1 lap for the […]
Sunday, 3rd May, 2026 | Birmingham B5 7XX, UK The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and […]
Sunday, 10th May, 2026 | Bristol BS1 5DB, UK Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to […]
10th May 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Leeds LS1 2QS The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest […]
12th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 20 Location: Piazza Del Duomo, Milan The Wizz Air Milano Marathon returns on April 12, […]
19th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Gosford Street, Coventry Making a triumphant return to the events calendar, the much-loved […]
26th Apr 2026 Minimum Age: 18 Location: Wood St, Stratford-upon-Avon This flat and fast route, follows 1 lap for the […]
Sunday, 3rd May, 2026 | Birmingham B5 7XX, UK The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and […]
Sunday, 10th May, 2026 | Bristol BS1 5DB, UK Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to […]
10th May 2026 Minimum Age: 17 Location: Leeds LS1 2QS The Leeds Half Marathon is Yorkshire’s biggest and probably loudest […]
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Supporting you throughout your cancer journey
For forty years, OPA Cancer Charity (previously the Oesophageal Patients Association) has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness about the dangers of persistent heartburn, indigestion, Barrett’s oesophagus and acid reflux. Same Charity, same Mission.
We offer free support and resources for patients, caregivers and their families.
