January 2010 Newsletter


	Since I was elected Chair in 2007 we have seen considerable progress in furthering the work of the charity and in raising awareness of this potentially life-threatening condition. We have also built on our important early work on the UK Barrett's Oesophagus Register (UKBOR)... READ MORE »» Yes, we are now Barrett's Support Network but still doing the same job as we were under the old name PROBE. We want our long time friends and supporters - and our new members - to feel part of our fresh impetus to raise awareness of the condition and to campaign for earlier diagnosis. Our branches are increasing apace. Our forum continues to play a vital role. Click on to see what we are doing and please join us and help us in our work... READ MORE »»

Research
A sponge to detect Barrett's Oesophagus.
Dr Rebecca Fitzgerald and colleagues in Cambridge are finding new ways...
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Finding genes that cause the condition - anyone with Barrett's Oesophagus is asked to sign up.
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Laurence Lovat - a new registry for those who have had HALO radiofrequency ablation treatment.
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Nottingham Barrett's Oesophagus research group awarded £7.5 million.
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Branch reports
Find out what is happening in your area.
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Vintners' Hall
A successful recital, dinner and auction in the grandeur of this City Livery Hall raised £35,000.

Help fundraise
Can you help us fundraise like Claire Twort?
Claire raised almost 10k from a cycle ride around the Isle of Wight.
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Can you give us a donation? By ticking the Gift Aid box we can claim 28p of tax on every £1 you give. Follow the link and thank you.
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Here come the beards. Three London professionals from the building and project consultants, Paragon, took on a joint challenge to grow beards in December, shaving them off for the New Year. Which one is the pretty one?

A personal story
Mimi McCord tells the very moving story of her personal experience.
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Diet advice
Check our diet advice if you suffer from Barrett's. Avoid alcohol, coffee, chocolate and citrus fruits.
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Our leaflets
You can now download our new leaflets on:
What is Barrett's Oesophagus? »»
Barrett's Support Network »»
Treatments for Barrett's Oesophagus »»

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To find out more about the Campaign's work, or the services they offer, please contact:
The Barrett's Oesophagus Campaign, UCL, Division of Surgery and Interventional Science,
Royal Free and University College Medical School, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF
Tel: 020 7472 6223 Fax: 020 7472 6224
Email: info@barrettscampaign.org.uk www.barrettscampaign.org.uk

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