There's no such thing as harmless heartburn

The Mark Grundy Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Group Inc (OCAGI) is a non-profit organisation that was created by Polly Grundy in June 2012 after the tragic and sudden death of her husband Mark, to oesophageal cancer in May 2012. After the diagnosis, Mark and Polly struggled to find any Oesophageal Cancer specific support. They found only limited information available about the disease, and very little awareness in the community.



OCAGI was created to change all of that for those that are, or who will be affected by Oesophageal Cancer in the future. By providing information and ongoing support for those living with or supporting loved-ones through this time, we aim to offer whatever help we can to improve lives.

A strong advocate of Oesophageal Cancer research, OCAGI is raising awareness about the fastest growing cancer in Australia in terms of rate of diagnosis. OCAGI is dedicated to educating the medical and broader community about the easily dismissed and common symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.

OCAGI holds a support group for Oesophageal Cancer and other Upper GI Cancers once a month in Campbelltown, NSW, which has proven to be a popular and useful resource for those experiencing a diagnosis or who have lost loved ones to the disease.

Through fundraising OCAGI is striving to inject funds into targeted research. OCAGI has recently partnered with Western Sydney University to provide a PhD scholarship for Oesophageal Cancer research.