An electronic ‘nose’ that sniffs out chemicals in breath may help spot early signs of oesophageal cancer, which can be linked to acid reflux. The breathalyser-type device uses sensors to identify patterns of compounds found in breath that are unique to Barrett’s oesophagus, a ‘pre’ condition to the cancer. Improving diagnosis of oesophageal (or gullet) … Read more
A British hospital is the first in the world to use a ‘sponge on a string’ to detect oesophageal cancer in a Covid-safe way. It allows health workers to collect cell samples from the food pipe without the need for an endoscopy, biopsy or sedation. Endoscopies, which involve passing a thin tube containing a camera … Read more
Bake-Off’s Luis Troyano dead: TV star, 48, passes away from oesophageal cancer after he thanked doctors for ‘giving him more time than seemed possible’ Luis was a runner up on the show in 2014 and was a graphic designer from Stockport Oesophageal cancer is a disease caused by tumours growing in the food pipe between the … Read more
Bake-Off’s Luis Troyano dead: TV star, 48, passes away from oesophageal cancer after he thanked doctors for ‘giving him more time than seemed possible’ Oesophageal cancer is a disease caused by tumours growing in the food pipe between the mouth and stomach The cancer is most common among people in their 60s and 70s and … Read more
Patients at risk of oesophageal cancer are being offered a new ‘sponge on a string’ test to help pick up the earliest signs of the disease – allowing doctors to take steps to prevent it. The one-minute procedure, which can be carried out by a GP or a nurse, involves swallowing a pill containing a … Read more