Working to raise awareness of oesophageal cancer and heartburn
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Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
The ALLIANCE is excited to be hiring more Community Links Practitioners in Glasgow, including a post supporting asylum-seeking communities.
Full-time and part-time roles available.
Apply by 9 am on 28 November 2025.
Find out more: alliance-scotland.org.uk/job…
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Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
Over 500 people in Ireland are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer every year. 💙
Know the signs — difficulty swallowing, heartburn, weight loss.
Visit ocf.ie for more info and how you can support.
Early detection saves lives.
#OCFbyyourside #Awareness #OCF
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
A huge shout out to Gill and Fergie who are taking part in a 4X4X48 challenge to raise money for Ochre! Starting at midnight on 18th April they will run 4 miles, every 4 hours for 48 hours in Memory of Gill's Dad, Davy.
Please support them
justgiving.com/page/gillian-…
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
🗓️ Join us Weds 16 April, 6pm for a free online talk with Prof. Anthony Hobson:
Optimising Gut Health & Diet for Better Reflux Relief
Learn how diet and gut bacteria affect reflux.
🎟️ Book now: f.mtr.cool/dlyrdwbuvo
#RefluxRelief #GutHealth #HeartburnAwareness
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
This week I was delighted to host a parliamentary reception with @LessSurvivable to mark Less Survivable Cancers week.
Getting earlier diagnosis and treatment will improve survival rates and priority needs to be given to this as part of the Cancer Strategy.
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
On this day, we remember Humphrey Bogart, one of Hollywood’s greatest icons, known for classics like Casablanca who sadly passed away from oesophageal cancer in 1957 aged 58.
For more information on symptoms see our website.
#humphreybogart #oesophagealcancer
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
27,600+ (17%) UK cancer deaths each year from @lesssurvivable cancers are in the digestive tract: oesophagus
stomach
pancreas
liver
Gastroenterologists are crucial for #earlydiagnosis #cytosponge
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
As part of #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek, we're highlighting the importance of symptom awareness. If you notice anything unusual for you, don’t hesitate—see your GP.
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
It's the first day of Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week and as one of the less survivable cancers we want to amplify the urgent need for more research into early detection methods and better treatment for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
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ALT Promotional graphic for Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week featuring text that encourages following their campaign, with a logo and website address "lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk". There's also an illustration of a hand holding a sign that says "Let's close the gap".
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
Welcome on board our ‘Good ship Lollipop’, OCF Lollipop Day Coordinator Sharon Cooney welcomes Aoife White Psychology Student @myIADT getting a flavour for our campaign for #LollipopDay25 at @OesophagealCF #OCFbyYourSide
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
The most dangerous cancers often have vague symptoms, making awareness vital.
Please be #symptomaware this #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek.
If you notice anything unusual, contact your GP without delay.
Pls share this post
@LessSurvivable
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
The 6 @LessSurvivable cancers - those of the oesophagus, pancreas, lung, liver, stomach and brain have the shortage survival times of all cancers
#CloseTheDeadlyCancerGap.
Thank you @AltafHussainSWW for supporting Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week and the importance to close the #DeadlyCancerGap.
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
Oesophageal, Pancreatic, Stomach, Lung, Brain and Liver cancers! @LessSurvivable cancers in severe need of priority research and treatment
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
Today marks the beginning of Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week (13th - 20th Jan).
We stand with everyone who’s been affected by less survivable cancers, and together, we call for urgent action to improve diagnosis and outcomes.
#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
Obesity or Genetics?
Norway, Scotland and Northern Ireland have highest rate of Oesophageal AdenoCarcinoma worldwide.
US has 41% obesity but 40% fewer OAC cases.
Obesity causes reflux which can cause Barrett's which can mutate to OAC.
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
A year of new innovative treatments and ‘firsts’ for clinical research in NHS Scotland.
Ensuring the treatments for our patients are the best they can be through research opportunities!
Much to look forward to in 2025 as well!
December's Research Bulletin is out now, featuring festive messages from @CSO_Scotland and @UofGRegiusAnna, registration opening for our hub launch event with @acmedsci, four new Commercial Research Delivery Centres and more.
Read the newsletter 🔗 us10.campaign-archive.com/?u…
ALT Graphic for NHS Research Scotland's December newsletter featuring a close-up of a hand holding a smartphone displaying the bulletin. The newsletter highlights festive messages from Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak and the Chief Scientist Office. A link is provided for further reading, www.nrs.org.uk/about/resources
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
Thanks @ProfAJChalmers for a brilliant Ninewells Cancer Campaign & Rees Memorial Lecture on Cancer Research today . A wonderful description of bench to bedside translational research ! Looking forward to ongoing collaboration!
@UoDMedicine @dundeeuni
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
The @Independent has published a letter to the editor from the Taskforce, following Lord Darzi's review of the NHS.
The Government's subsequent 10-year plan must now take action on these cancers.
Read the article at this link: independent.co.uk/voices/let…
Read the letter here 👇
Ochre Cancer Charity retweeted
See you at the starting line for the @GreatCityRace! Team @GoAcoustic are ready 🏃♂️🏃♀️ @caroline_henno @__emmet0 @imogen_loveday @pablocomiranda raising money for @ochrecancer - justgiving.com/page/theo-doc… #greatcityrace #acoustic #runforareason
