Meet the team
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Sheena Dewan, Executive Director, Founder
My father was diagnosed with stage IV stomach cancer in 2017, with lymph node spread to his chest and neck, and was given 12–18 months to live. He had a complete response to chemotherapy and, with research and advocacy, was able to have curative surgery. He is alive today, fit, and cancer-free.
Since 2019, I have attended around 20 national and international GI cancer conferences, established connections with global leaders in gastric cancer research and treatment, and remained active in patient communities, including providing direct one-to-one support to patients and families.
I founded Stomach Cancer UK to share the latest information, provide clear and reliable support, and help people take part in shared decision-making about their care if they wish.
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Amy Osborn, Community Engagement Director
I am a qualified social worker and have worked in the NHS for 15 years. I specialise in working with older adults and adults with mental health difficulties. I have worked in many settings, including hospitals, care homes, residential services, prisons and in the community.
I have always challenged inequality and injustice and have worked with some of the most marginalised groups in society. I believe that at times of real vulnerability, it is crucial to be met with kindness and have as much control over your life and health as possible.
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Shailesh Naik, Trustee, Finance Officer
I qualified as a chartered accountant in 1990 and have worked within the property, publishing, and hotel industries. As a trustee of Brighter Future International, I have been involved in setting up microfinance loans to help women in poverty.
I have a personal understanding of stomach cancer's impact, having lost a family member to the disease.
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Arumugam 'Sree' Sreekandarajah, Trustee
Sree is an accountant at an auditing firm. He is an oesophago-gastric cancer survivor.
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Fiona Whittaker – Trustee
Biography to come