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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults
This guideline covers investigating and managing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and dyspepsia in people aged 18 and over. It aims

Rosie Murrell
“In February 2019, my dad, Rich, was diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer. At the time, Dad described it as a “bolt

Ryan McGrory
“My name is Ryan and I want to help raise as much money as I possibly can to help the

Sian Wade
My Story of Stage 2 Oesophageal Cancer I was diagnosed with stage 2 inoperable oesophageal cancer in November 2020, just

184,000 in UK to get preventable cancer diagnosis this year
A growing epidemic of preventable cancers will lead to 184,000 people in the UK being diagnosed with the disease this

Mo Ashley- Fundraiser Night
“As it was my 70th Birthday on 6th June and thank goodness I have my good health!! I decided to

Mike Ashton- Oesophagus Cancer Survivor Story
My name is Mike, I suppose I deserved my cancer! After years of smoking, drinking alcohol to excess and bad

First patients in UK receive revolutionary device to stop acid reflux and heartburn
^(A UHS nurse, Danielle Harding, and consultant general and oesophagogastric surgeon at UHS Fergus Noble. Danielle Harding, 30, is the

Medscape- ESOPEC: FLOT Bests CROSS in Resectable Oesophageal Cancer
“Findings from the phase 3 ESOPEC trial demonstrate an overall survival advantage with a perioperative chemotherapy regimen known as FLOT

OPA Helping Research
An online focus group looking at how you would like your child to be treated for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
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