Working with professionals across Greater Manchester to support those affected by Upper GI Cancer. Patient Support Group, User Involvement opportunities,
Stockport, England
Joined October 2019
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Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
February is #OesophagealCancerAwarenessMonth - here are the most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer 👇
It's important to know what's normal for your body and to get your symptoms checked by your doctor if they won't go away.
Share this post to help us raise awareness 🔁
ALT Possible symptoms for oesophageal cancer: difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), indigestion or heartburn that doesn't go away, unexplained weight loss, pain in your throat or behind your breastbone.
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Today is #InternationalWomensDay where we thank and celebrate all our amazing woman colleagues. Most of our staff (over 70%) are women. Here, our consultant surgeon and service lead Natasha Henley says a few short words celebrating the day. #IWD2024
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Should be used to it by now. 😢#Cancer #NHS
Don’t forget #Oesophagealcancerawarenessmonth @HeartburnCancer @ActionHeartburn @OesophagealCF @GM_Cancer and the other less survivable cancers @LessSurvivable @GutsCharityUK #Pancreatic #Stomach can’t forget #Sarcoma and #Breastcancer
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
#February #Oesophagealcancer #Awarenessmonth Spread the message far and wide that these are not normal
1. Persistent heartburn
2. Unintentional weight loss
3. Unexplained problems swallowing
4. Regurgitating food
@HeartburnCancer @GM_Cancer @BDA_Oncology @upper_gi @gi_upper
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Slade frontman Noddy Holder proving his singing voice is still going strong five years after cancer diagnosis. bit.ly/itv-granada
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
@gi_upper @ColoCNS_SNHSFT @michmdavies @StockportNHS Thank you @BlytheHouseHosp for inviting us to celebrate all the incredible work you do for our patients. We look forward to future collaboration 💜
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Causes of oesophageal cancer?
#opa #cancer #charity #OesophagealCancer #GastricCancer #awareness #AcidReflux #GORD #donate #OesophagealCancerAwareness #GastricCancerAwareness #AcidRefluxAwareness
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
When to get medical advice for oesophageal cancer?
#opa #cancer #charity #OesophagealCancer #GastricCancer #awareness #AcidReflux #GORD #donate #OesophagealCancerAwareness #GastricCancerAwareness #AcidRefluxAwareness
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
We loved welcoming Chloe & Geraldine from @MrBsLegacy back to CCC-W, with the wonderful care packs they've made for those with cancer & their loved ones.
All in memory of Paul, fondly known as Mr B (Geraldine's husband & Chloe's dad) & to raise awareness of #oesophagealcancer💜
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Ready for a new challenge? Want to work @SalfordCO_NHS? Come and join our expanding team @SCODietitians supporting patients with #Cancer to improve their nutritional intake and physical status #dieteticassistant @KateyKinrade @HelenRBennett @mr_javed_sultan @upper_gi @gi_upper
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Come and join the Cancer CNS teams tomorrow in LTB, Pinewood from 9am to celebrate the great work they everyday! #NationalCancerCNSDay @GM_Cancer @StockportNHS @JackMc40 @michmdavies @James_E_Dyer @SFTTransformat1
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Today is #WorldCancerDay.
Please retweet this to let people know Macmillan is here to do whatever it takes to support those affected by cancer.
Today (and every day) if you need someone to talk to, please turn to us. Call our Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (open 8am – 8pm) 💚
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Today is #WorldCancerDay & @StockportNHS we are helping to #CloseTheCareGap by working with our @GM_Cancer colleagues to continuously improve our cancer services. Im planning for next year 👍🏻💚 @hpb_stockport @ColoCNS_SNHSFT @gi_upper @NicolaFirth6 @helshow1 @jamescdyer – at Cheadle, England
It's #worldcancerday tomorrow, and with the theme of #ClosetheCareGap we asked the team here at the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance to reflect on how their role contributes to closing the care gap for people affected by cancer in Greater Manchester.
#closethecaregapGM
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Get ready for a new offer under the Psycho-Oncology Academy! We will be launching our Psychological Level 2 hybrid modules in the next few months. Interested? Make sure you register on the website for the latest updates ⬇️
gmcanceracademy.org.uk
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Have you or has someone you know been diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer?
At the Oesophageal Cancer Fund, we have a some practical resources available to access on our website which may be of support to you, a patient or a loved one: ocf.ie/patient-support/#reso…
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Looking forward to the @LessSurvivable cancers awareness day on Wednesday 11th January. Not too late for a new year's resolution to improve early diagnosis and outcomes for deadly cancers like #oesophageal
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
How well do YOU know the symptoms of oesophageal cancer?
The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce has found that only 2% of people can correctly identify the symptoms of oesophageal cancer.
Take a minute today to learn the common symptoms. 👇
#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
6⃣ The Less Survivable Cancer Taskforce aims to improve outcomes for cancers of the liver, stomach, oesophagus, pancreas, brain, and lung.
⚕️ These specific cancer types pose real challenges for diagnosis and treatment, and their outcomes continue to lag behind others.
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
#Advent Day 5 🎁🎄- Another #opportunity to join our expanding, award-winning team @SCODietitians Come join us evaluating #nutritional #outcomes #stomach #Cancer @BDA_Dietitians @BDA_Oncology @bda_gastro @OG_priorities careers.northerncarealliance… @OrlaHynes1 @sarahdaviesRD🙏🏿share
Stockport NHS Upper GI Cancer retweeted
Happy 1st of December and today we begin the #PrehabAdvent calendar to help balance out those treat calendars 😁🎅. Each day a different exercise or activity for you to try. Today we have our deputy manager Jack #dailyexercise #festiveseason #adventcalendar2022