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About the charity
Founded in 1999, Barrett’s Oesophagus Campaign (BOC) is the only national charity dedicated to the prevention of cancer from Barrett’s Oesophagus and the support of people living with the disease.
BOC supports research into Barrett's Oesophagus and Oesophageal Cancer by maintaining the Barrett's Oesophagus Registry (UKBOR) and funding research. It also provides support for Barrett's Oesophagus sufferers and their families through the Barrett’s Support Network (BSN).
BOC’s aims are to:
- support research to better understand Barrett’s Oesophagus
- provide support and advice to Barrett’s Oesophagus sufferers and their relatives and friends
- raise awareness of the condition to encourage early detection
Early diagnosis and public awareness of Barrett's Oesophagus and Oesophageal Cancer will help stem the steady increase of deaths in the UK, which has now reached in excess of 7,000 people each year, predominantly men, which is considerably more than road deaths.
History
In January 2008, Barrett’s Oesophagus Foundation merged with the McCord Oesophageal Cancer Fund which was established by Mimi McCord in memory of her husband Michael, who died from Barrett’s Adenocarcinoma without having the benefit of a previous diagnosis of Barrett’s Oesophagus.
On 26 February 2009, the Barrett’s Oesophagus Foundation re-launched as Barrett’s Oesophagus Campaign.
Since the re-launch, Mimi McCord has spearheaded the Barrett’s Support Network – the support arm of the charity.
In January 2010, Mimi McCord replaced Dr Paul Salmon as BOC’s Chair of Trustees.
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