Ochre Cancer Charity
@ochrecancer
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Working to raise awareness of oesophageal cancer and heartburn
Joined August 2014
Over 500 people in Ireland are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer every year. 💙 Know the signs — difficulty swallowing, heartburn, weight loss. Visit https://t.co/hdVkJs6GzB for more info and how you can support. Early detection saves lives. #OCFbyyourside #Awareness #OCF
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Good morning from @ALLIANCEScot annual conference. It’s great to join with colleagues to discuss how #OurVoicesMatter in ensuring the people we support have the services they need, when and where they need them
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Unfortunately, this isn’t news. How do we change this to improve outcomes for so many men? https://t.co/K7I7Cex197
bbc.co.uk
In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came to potential health issues.
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Such a pleasure to meet Gill and Fergie before they begin their epic run for @ochrecancer While we’re all enjoying Easter long lies with a tummy full of Easter egg, spare a thought and some support for these two amazing humans ❤️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏽🐣 https://t.co/ENtiZEAee1
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Help Gillian and Fergie raise money to support Ochre - The Oesophageal Cancer Charity
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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 https://t.co/UPAmZdMT0y
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Help Gillian and Fergie raise money to support Ochre - The Oesophageal Cancer Charity
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🗓️ 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: https://t.co/gNud22RpN1
#RefluxRelief #GutHealth #HeartburnAwareness
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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 https://t.co/UPAmZdMT0y
justgiving.com
Help Gillian and Fergie raise money to support Ochre - The Oesophageal Cancer Charity
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Team Ochre is a bit emotional today. The outstanding team of Melissa and Lexi from @smithycroft282 have only gone and won @ypi_scotland for us! £3000 to create an app to deliver support and advice for patients everywhere. Thank you, girls. You are AMAZING! ❤️
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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. https://t.co/gZFyJHtDHd
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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
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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
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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.
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Oesophageal, Pancreatic, Stomach, Lung, Brain and Liver cancers! @LessSurvivable cancers in severe need of priority research and treatment
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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
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It’s almost 2025 and it’s going to be a brand new year for Ochre 🤫 Keep an eye on our feed for a new look and a new brand image appearing any day now… 😮🥳🤩
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