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Oesophageal & Gastric Cancer
6,125 members
For more than three decades, the OPA has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness, supporting patients, caregivers and their families. Whether you are in the early stages or further along in your journey, the OPA is dedicated to offering support and guidance. We have prepared medically approved booklets and fact sheets all free of charge about the problems these types of cancer can generate, the pains that can be suffered and the effects on the digestive system that can be experienced. Informal meetings for patients and carers are regularly held at regional centres around the UK. OPA have introduced Zoom meetings with a Patient Buddy, please contact us if you would like further details. Call the cancer support helpline on 0121 704 9860 or email enquiries@opa.org.uk and we will be happy to arrange this for you. Instructions for Zoom - https://www.opa.org.uk/edit/files/zoom_instructions_v1.pdf Don't forget our very informative website www.opa.org.uk where you can obtain details of all meetings, useful resource and much much more. If you prefer to chat, our helpline number is 0121 704 9860 or you can email us at enquiries@opa.org.uk
OPA Caregivers
25 members
[b]For more than three decades, the OPA has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness, supporting patients, caregivers and their families. Whether you are in the early stages or further along in your journey, the OPA is dedicated to offering support and guidance.[/b] OPA Carer's forum is an online community where you can talk to other carers who understand what you are going through. You can support and encourage each other through everything caring has to throw at you.
Acid Reflux Support
1,562 members
For more than three decades, the OPA has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness, supporting patients, caregivers and their families. Whether you are in the early stages or further along in your journey, the OPA is dedicated to offering support and guidance. Did you know? There are over 65 Million people in the UK and it is estimated that over 1 in 10 people suffer from Reflux Disease. Reflux disease can have a terrible impact on a patients quality of life affecting many aspects of their everyday functioning. For many people, this can be managed effectively with lifestyle changes and/or medication prescribed by their GP such as omeprazole, lansoprazole and esomeprazole (as well as others). However there are over 2 million people in the UK who do not respond effectively to this treatment and for these people, there are other options they can consider to treat their disease. Head to our website for more information - https://opa.org.uk/
Weight Loss Surgery Info
1,114 members
WLSinfo is a registered charity (no 1103151) set up and run entirely by volunteers and maintained by donations from members. Aims and Objectives of the Charity To become the premier UK source for information on Weight Loss Surgery. To provide an unbiased, clear presentation of facts on treatment choices. To inform the community of obesity and WLS related items in the popular media and professional publicationsquality weight loss surgery information To facilitate a user led support network, where users can provide mutual support and share information To empower people and allow them to become informed consumers of health care. To enable users to track other users' progress, through the use of journals, forums and chat. To make some of the web content available in other accessible formats Achieve high presence in search engine results.
Beyond Body Size
4,110 members
A peer support community for people who struggle to maintain a healthy weight. A space to talk about a healthy living beyond body size. Join to connect with others who understand what is like to have a body weight that is considered unhealthy. This is a stigma-free zone, so feel free to talk openly!
Hunts Community Cancer Network
99 members
Hunts Community Cancer Network welcomes you to this site which is designed to support people recovering from, living with or experiencing the late effects of treatment for all types of cancer. The site is managed by the HCCN nursing team who work out of Hinchingbrooke Hospital along with volunteer patients all of whom understand the challenges that can face people as they come to terms with their condition. We are supported by specialists in exercise, healthy eating, work related problems, and emotional well being who are keen to supplement the all important support people can give each other. We look forward to getting to know you.
Youth Cancer Trust
135 members
We are an online support community for young cancer patients. Join us to share your experience, ask questions and support one another! Talking about your disease can be a powerful tool in learning to cope with it! So why not to start now? This community is run by the Youth Cancer Trust.
Wessex Cancer Trust
70 members
Welcome to Wessex Cancer Trust online community. Here you can openly talk to other people affected by cancer – whether you are going through your own cancer journey or supporting a family member or friend. We will support you through the highs and lows, help you prepare for surgery or treatment, and give you the confidence to talk to your loved ones about cancer. We can empower you to feel strong enough to make your own choices, whether you are moving on from cancer or making difficult decisions about a terminal diagnosis. We offer practical, emotional and physical support at a time when nothing seems to be in your control. All of our Support Centres will welcome you into a calm and non-clinical space in your local community, somewhere familiar and safe.
Radiotherapy Cancer Treatment
211 members
We are an online community for people who have experienced radiotherapy. Share your experiences and support one another through treatment and beyond!
American Cancer Survivors
486 members
We are a peer support community for Americans who are fighting or have survived cancer. Here we share our stories, experiences, ask questions and support one another. Join us today!
LGBT Cancer Community
216 members
A friendly, safe, informal atmosphere where we can pick each other's brains. Talking about cancer in our community is a powerful tool. Our community is run by The LGBT Cancer Project. Our community, fighting cancer, together. Our 24 hour online support group.
Cancer Support Scotland
229 members
Cancer Support Scotland is here to provide emotional and practical support on a one-to-one basis and through community-based groups to anyone affected by cancer, including family, friends and carers. Founded by Sir Kenneth Calman in 1980, we are a Scottish Charity here to support people affected by cancer. The charity's main centre is the Calman Cancer Support Centre based within the grounds of Gartnavel Hospital, Glasgow and has a number of support groups covering Scotland. Cancer Support Scotland, formerly known as Tak Tent, offers one-to-one counselling and complementary therapies to people affected by cancer including family and friends, before, during and after treatment. We also bring people together in community support groups to discuss their feelings and anxieties when faced with a cancer diagnosis.
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