A mother's photo, showing a large lump on her breast, has highlighted the warning signs of breast cancer. Fiona Labrooy, chief operating officer at Heartburn Cancer UK, stresses the importance of recognizing subtle signs of the disease, especially during oesophageal cancer awareness month. She emphasizes that persistent heartburn is not normal and could be a sign of cancer. The article lists seven common red flags for oesophageal cancer, particularly those noticeable during meals.
Persistent heartburn is not normal, and continuing to just drop antacids into your shopping basket week after week could be putting people’s lives in danger. We don't want anyone to worry if they get a bout of heartburn after a night on the town or a meal too late at night, but persistent heartburn or acid reflux isn’t just inconvenient - it could be a sign of cancer.
And even if it's not, the constant burning of the lining of the stomach could be doing damage that can eventually turn into cancer. If your symptoms last more than three weeks, it’s time to stop self-medicating and speak to a GP. It might just save your life.It's also important to speak to a doctor if you feel pain or a burning sensation when you swallow, or if food gets stuck in your throat or chest.But if you're regularly gassy or belch excessively, make an appointment with your GP, especially if this appears alongside other symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss. About 8,000 people lose their lives to oesophageal cancer every year - that's 22 every day. It is the 14th most common type of cancer in the UK, accounting for two per cent of all new cancer cases. More than one in 10 (12.4 per cent) of people with oesophageal cancer survive for 10 years or more after diagnosis. There could be around 11,700 new cases of oesophageal cancer every year in the UK by 2038 to 2040, projections suggest.If you get a one-off bout of sickness, it's unlikely to be anything to worry about. A cough that won't go away or that happens when you try to eat can be caused by oesophageal cancer, CRUK says. But if you notice you haven't been feeling as hungry as usual for a while, speak to your GP - especially if you have lost weight without meaning to. You may also be put off eating if you find it hard to swallow or have pain when you swallow your food, CRUK says.
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