Oesophagoose

Why Raise Awareness of Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer? Just facts

Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer are the fifth commonest cause of cancer deaths in the UK, and yet, many people do not know what and where the oesophagus (gullet or food pipe) is, or the difference between their stomach and their belly/tummy.

One of the problems of these cancers is that patients often present late in their clinical course and are not able to be offered a chance of cure.

The Northern Region of England together with Scotland has the highest incidences of these cancers in Europe.

The Northern Oesophago Gastric Unit was developed to treat patients with these cancers and has developed an internationally recognized expertise.

Having targeted local GPs, we felt it was time to target the general public with a campaign to raise awareness of these cancers and symptoms associated with them. This is so that patients will present to their GPs earlier in their clinical course.

The great success of the awareness week in 2009 had made the Oesopha’Goose campaign an annual event. 

What Symptoms Should Trigger a Visit to your GP?
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