Heartburn Cancer UK
Oesophageal cancer - Increasing early detection & saving lives
At Heartburn Cancer UK we raise awareness about the link between persistent heartburn, Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer. Many people are unaware that persistent heartburn can be a sign of something more serious and we are trying to change that.
Around 8,000 people will die of oesophageal cancer in the UK each year. That’s 22 people every day. It is the 7th most common cause of cancer death overall and the 4th most common in males. However, only 12% of those...


