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The SOSG would like to thank the Humberside Oesophageal Support Group, HOSG, for it's help, support and sharing of information to enable us to bring you this site. : ) You can visit their web site for more detailed information on oesophageal cancer by clicking hosg.org.uk.
You can gain a wealth of knowledge and free services to people with cancer, their families and friends at CancerBACUP. They have over 3000 pages of up to date cancer information on their website at cancerbacup.org.uk or you can call them on Freephone 0808 800 1234. Their lines are open Monday to Friday 9am -7pm.
The Macmillan CancerLine provide support and publications free of charge to people with cancer, including booklets covering practical and emotional issues for people living with cancer, their families, partners or carers. Contact the Cancerline Team at Macmillan Cancer Relief by phoning Freephone 0808 808 2020 or Textphone on 0808 808 0121 or visit their web site at www.macmillan.org.uk.
Smoking is associated with the development of oesophageal cancer and adds significantly to the risks of surgery.
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There are many advantages in stopping, not just that your risk of chest and heart problems will be reduced but you will feel better and you will also save a lot of money! Why not visit the Roy Castle Foundation Website for help and click on Quit Smoking.
The Bristol Cancer Help Centre aims to be a centre of excellence offering healing and positive healthcare to people affected by cancer, and to their supporters. They practise, teach, research and develop the holistic approach as an integral part of cancer care. You can visit their web site by clicking bristolcancerhelp.org.
TOG (Thames Valley Oesophageal Group) was formed by survivors of Oesophageal Cancer. The aim of the group is to offer support and share experiences to new patients and their families within the Thames-Valley area.
Some self-help reading material can be found by clicking the following links:
Living With Cancer – by Rosy Daniel.
The Cancer Prevention Book – by Rosy Daniel and Rachel Ellis.
Juicing for Cancer - The Benefits of Juicing
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