Help and support
This section will help you to find out about information, help and support for anyone affected by cancer of the oesophagus. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) clinical nurse specialists
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
The Clinical Nurse Specialists for cancers of the oesophagus and stomach are Anne Phillips and Rosie King. They are based at the Churchill Hospital,Oxford and welcome enquiries from patients treated in the Oxford area.
The leaflet 'The Role of the Gastrointestinal (UGI) Clinical Nurse Specialist' outlines their role and how they can help you.
Contact: Anne Phillips & Rosie King
Telephone: 01865 235706
Link:Maggie’s Cancer Information Centre Oxford
Produced by:Maggie's (Oxford)
Maggie's Oxford, based at the Churchill Hospital,is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm and provides information, psychological and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer. They have a resident psychologist and a team of cancer support specialists including CAB benefits advisors, on hand for drop-in and pre-booked appointments and courses. visit the website, phone or just call in for a cup of tea and a chat and find out more.
Contact: Maggie's (Oxford)
Telephone: Tel (01865) 225690
Link:Oesophageal Patients Association: Oxfordshire branch
Produced by:Oesophageal Patients Association (Oxford)
This is the local branch of the Oesophageal Patients Association which aims to help patients and their families/carers to cope with the effects and difficulties arising as a result of treatment on the oesophagus (gullet) or stomach. They offer telephone and one to one support, the opportunity to speak to other patients who have had similar experiences Patients and family members/ carers are also welcome to attend informal support meetings at the Churchill hospital.
Contact: Jackie Limebeer
Telephone: 07711 160766 jackie@chandos.abel.co.uk
Link:Oesophagogastric cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
Find out more about the Oesophagogastric cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) who manage the treatment of cancers of the oesophagus and stomach at Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals and offer a specialist service and advice for other trusts within the Thames Valley
Link:Oxford OesophagoGastric Centre.
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
Find out more about the Oxford Oesophagogastric Centre, the services it offers and the staff who make up the team.
Link:Cancer of the gullet (oesophagus)
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Information on gullet cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
Link:Cancer of the oesophagus
Produced by:NHS Choices
Find out more about oesophageal cancer and how it may be treated
Link:Maggie's centres: where to find us
Produced by:Maggie's
There are Maggie’s Centres across the UK. You can find out more about where they are located and the services they offer from their website.
Link:National Oesophageal Patients Association
Produced by:The Oesophageal Patients Association
Link:Oesophageal cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section is about cancer of the oesophagus (sometimes called cancer of the gullet or food pipe, or oesophageal cancer). It includes symptoms and causes of oesophageal cancer, tests and treatment, living with oesophageal cancer, and current research.
Link:Oesophago-gastric Cancer Annual Evidence Update 2010
Produced by:NHS Evidence-cancer
This is the first Annual Evidence Update (AEU) on Oesophageal and stomach cancers It provides updates for healthcare professionals and includes the latest evidence and guidance published. There is also a section containing links to patient information.
Link:Cancer of the oesophagus
Produced by:Cancer.Net
This is a comprehensive section giving information about cancer of the oesophagus.
Link:Oesophageal cancer
Produced by:National Cancer Institute
This is the section of the NCI website about cancer affecting the oesophagus.
Page last edited: 25 June 2010
