We make no charge to patients or their families for any support and advice provided. The OPA can only maintain its vital service through Trust donations and other fundraising activities generated by the community it serves.
It costs the OPA substantial funds to keep vital services running, providing advice, support and practical help.
Cancer Support Helpline
0121 704 9860
Our Helpline – 9.00 am – 16.00 pm Monday to Friday (24 hour answering machine).
If you have a query about oesophageal or gastric cancer, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, or maybe you just want to talk through any concerns; our friendly staff are only at the end of a telephone line. You can talk in complete confidence.
Email Support
If you prefer to send an email, our email address is – enquiries@opa.org.uk
If you have an enquiry regarding fundraising or events, our email address is – charity@opa.org.uk or to view information on the website – https://www.opa.org.uk/fundraising.html
Post
If you prefer to send a letter for your queries, our address is…
OPA
Unit 4
Bordesley Hall Farm Barns
Storrage Lane
Alvechurch
Birmingham
B48 7ES
Support Nationwide
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 throughout the UK and overseas.
OPA Meetings
By sharing experiences and discussing our issues and problems, we are often able to help each other overcome areas of common concern.
The OPA’s aim is to help new patients, families and carers to cope with difficulties arising as a result of treatment, giving support and encouraging patients to achieve a good quality of life.
Look out for notifications for our OPA Meetings which are sent out electronically, if you would like to receive details, register here – Receive Communications – The OPA
Independent OG Support Groups
One to One Support
From personal experience, we know that the first few weeks and months before and after treatment can be challenging.
Most patients find it helpful and encouraging to talk to someone who has experienced similar symptoms and has undergone the same course(s) of treatment. Our patient buddies are on hand and willing to offer you support, encouragement and reassurance.
Whilst The OPA does not offer counselling or medical advice, we offer general guidance and suggestions based on our own experiences. From questions to ask your GP, to tips on what to eat… plus a lot more.
We will be happy to put you in touch with someone to talk to via a Zoom appointment or over the telephone. Please contact our Cancer Support Helpline on:- 0121 704 9860 or by email: enquiries@opa.org.uk
Booklets and Leaflets
We produce many thousands of our booklets and leaflets as a valuable reference, free of charge, to many organisations, patients, carergivers and their families. We would be grateful for any donations you could make so we can continue to help those who need it. Ways to Donate – The OPA
Whether you have had surgery or not our medically approved booklets are available at no cost.
Dual Purpose Cards
Dual Purpose cards asking for a small portion of food due to a medical condition are available in English, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish.
For more information on our dual purpose cards download from our Download Page or go to the OPA Shop to order hard copies.
Newsletters
Sign up for our twice yearly Newsletter with articles of interest and latest news of treatments. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.
