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Tyrone Cancer Survivor Reveals How Awareness And Early Diagnosis Can Save A Life

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For Fintona based Kevin Campbell, it was his mother’s previous diagnosis and unfortunate passing that helped to save his life. With an overarching awareness of the early signs and symptoms of oesophageal cancer, Tyrone man Kevin was quick to seek advice from his GP after finding a restriction when swallowing food one routine lunchtime. “My […]

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Derry Cancer Survivor Noeleen McMorris Reveals Importance of Awareness

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When Derry-native Noeleen McMorris found herself with a regular influx of hiccups, indigestion and a change in swallowing habits, she knew something was wrong. Believing it was a side effect of medication, a routine GP appointment and a NICE guidelines scope referral was only the beginning. September 2016 saw Noeleen diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Quickly

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Banbridge Survivor of Oesophageal Cancer Adrian Hale Says “Raising Awareness Can Save Lives”

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Adrian Hale from Banbridge was 51 and had just completed a job for the Scout Association in Crawfordsburn when he found himself having some discomfort while eating. Taking advice from a friend, he went to the doctor which is how his long cancer journey began.  Adrian was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in September 2018 and

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Mobile Unit To Raise Awareness Of Oesophageal And Stomach Cancer

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Charity will travel across NI to urge patients and professionals to catch it early buy celexa online celexa no prescription OG Cancer has launched their new mobile unit to raise awareness of oesophageal and stomach cancer at an event at Stormont that will see their branded vehicle on the first of its many journeys across

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Frustration At Trying To Get Oesophageal Cancer Diagnosis

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The symptoms of oesophageal-gastric junction cancer are vague and difficult to determine, but when Sean Greer was sitting in front of a bowl of soup for lunch and finding it really difficult to eat it – feeling like it was climbing a hill – he knew there was something wrong. “My first recollection of feeling

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OG Cancer NI Welcomes Minister’s Cancer Plan

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Charity warns that patients need referrals dealt with without further delays OG Cancer NI, the charity that supports those with oesophageal and gastric cancers has today welcomed Health Minister, Robin Swann’s, three-year Cancer Recovery Plan to rebuild Northern Ireland’s cancer services. Chair of OG Cancer NI, Helen Setterfield, said the plan, together with £30m to

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