Bidour Awadelkarim

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Introduction Oesophageal and gastric cancer is common. Despite advances in investigation and treatment, the outcomes from these cancers remain poor. As part of the Be Clear On Cancer Campaign, the Department of Health runs the National Oesophagogastric Cancer Campaign each year, with key messages of (1) ‘Having heartburn most days, for 3?weeks or more could be a sign of cancer’ and (2) ‘if food is sticking when you swallow, tell your doctor’.

Introduction Oesophageal and gastric cancer is common. Despite advances in investigation and treatment, the outcomes from these cancers remain poor. As part of the Be Clear On Cancer Campaign, the Department of Health runs the National Oesophagogastric Cancer Campaign each year, with key messages of (1) ‘Having heartburn most days, for 3?weeks or more could be a sign of cancer’ and (2) ‘if food is sticking when you swallow, tell your doctor’.