Thefluorescent dyeworks by attaching to glycans – molecules on the surface of cells in the oesophagus. When the cells begin to turn cancerous the glycan structures change, meaning that the dye no longer sticks to the surface of these cells. This gives an early warning of where the cancer i...
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia): may indicate cancer of the oesophagus, stomach, or pharynx. Hoarseness/cough: A persistent cough may be a sign of lung cancer. Hoarseness may indicate cancer of the larynx. Non-healing sores: A persistent sore in the mouth could be an oral cancer and shoul...
Stomach cancer – sometimes also referred to as gastric cancer – occurs when abnormal cells in the stomach grow out of control. This may also occur in the junction where the stomach meets the oesophagus. Unlike other cancers, there is no early detection test for stomach cancer. The symptoms ...
Oesophagealcanceris often preceded by Barrett's oesophagus, a condition in which cells within the lining of the oesophagus begin to change shape and can grow abnormally. The cellular changes are cause by acid and bile reflux - when the stomach juices come back up the gullet. Between one and ...
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While some foods relax the muscles between the oesophagus and stomach, others might trigger the muscles and cause them to make more acid. Some foods that are more likely to cause this problem include: Fatty foods Fried foods Chocolate Cheese Peppermint Tomatoes Citrus fruits If acid reflux is ...