February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness month, dedicated to increasing public knowledge of the symptoms of the disease and the need for early diagnosis
PROGRESS is encouraging its cancer patient supporters to take part in this important national campaign to help increase detection and save lives.
More details can be found on the websites of several of the leading national charities involved in supporting patients, families and carers as well as promoting awareness.
PROGRESS focuses on those affected by oesophago-gastric cancers in the central south of England who receive their treatment and surgery at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, Surrey, the local centre of expertise.
The OPA Cancer Charity was formed in 1985 as the Ooesophageal Patients Association and now works across the UK with a stated mission to save lives, improve the quality of the lives of those diagnosed with this challenging condition, and to spearhead campaigns to increase awareness of symptoms.
It is one of several national charities involved in Oesophageal Cancer Awareness month.
