About OCAGI
When Mark was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, he and his wife, Polly, quickly discovered a lack of dedicated support groups—both online and offline. Information was scarce and difficult to find.
After Mark’s passing, Polly focused on addressing this gap, leading to the founding of OCAGI in June 2012. One of its first goals was to create this website, providing patients, carers, families, and friends with a reliable source of information. Our aim is to empower individuals with knowledge and offer a central hub connecting them to reputable organisations in cancer support, research, and palliative care.
Our message is:
“There's no such thing as harmless heartburn”
Don’t just go back and forward to your GP with heartburn and indigestion.
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Ask for tests.
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Ask to be referred to a specialist.
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Ask for advice on preventative lifelong health initiatives to change diet and lifestyle.
OCAGI also hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise awareness, support and donations to ensure OCAGI is able to continue updating this website and donating to cancer research.