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Oesophageal Cancer

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health1 month ago•2 min saved

Channel swimmer’s health battle: 16 months of missed diagnoses lead to stage-four cancer

Victoria Rodwell, a 31-year-old East Malling PE teacher who swam the Channel in 2022, went 16 months with swallowing problems while doctors told her nothing was wrong, and was only diagnosed in January with stage-four oesophageal cancer; she lost significant weight and faces fertility impacts, while Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust says it is investigating—highlighting the push for GPs to reconsider diagnoses after multiple visits (Jess’s Rule).

via BBC|

#delayed-diagnosis #east-malling #gp

health1 month ago•53 min saved

Gene-tailored drug combo halves Graham's tumour in cancer breakthrough with wider potential

Graham Caveney, diagnosed with stage-four oesophageal cancer and given about a year to live, saw his tumour shrink by half and his condition stabilise after joining an early-stage Petra trial at The Christie hospital. The trial combines a PARP inhibitor (AZD5305) with trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu), and its approach fingerprints tumours by genetic mutations rather than cancer type, with early signs that the same drug combo is helping breast cancer as well. While Graham faced a rare breathing complication that led to withdrawal after a year, doctors are optimistic that this personalised, gene-focused treatment could become standard care and benefit many cancer patients across tumour types.

via Daily Mail|

#azd5305 #cancer #health

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Fast diagnosis fuels recovery in NI cancer case amid backlog

Jennifer Dummigan’s rapid diagnosis and chemotherapy followed by an oesophagectomy led to a cancer-free prognosis, highlighting how swift access to care can influence outcomes; the case stands in contrast to Northern Ireland’s long cancer waiting times, which Cancer Research UK says threaten patient safety and drive calls for urgent, system-wide fixes as the DoH works to strengthen cancer pathways.

via BBC|

#cancer-research-uk #cancer-waiting-times #health

health6 months ago•4 min saved

Hot Drinks May Significantly Increase Cancer Risk, Experts Warn

Consuming very hot beverages like tea and coffee above 65°C may increase the risk of oesophageal cancer due to heat damage to the esophagus lining. Drinking large sips of hot liquids quickly can cause more harm, and experts recommend cooling drinks to around 58°C and taking smaller sips to reduce risk. While the evidence links hot drinks to oesophageal cancer, there is no clear connection to throat or stomach cancers.

via ScienceAlert|

#cancer-risk #health #hot-drinks

health6 months ago•4 min saved

Gut Expert Debunks Myths About Hot Drinks and Cancer

Drinking very hot beverages above 65°C is probably carcinogenic and linked to a higher risk of oesophageal cancer, especially when consumed in large sips. To reduce risk, it's recommended to let hot drinks cool down, take small sips, and avoid drinking them at extremely high temperatures. The evidence mainly comes from studies in South America and recent research in the UK supports this link.

via The Conversation|

#cancer #health #health-tips

arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Acclaimed British Novelist Martin Amis Passes Away at 73.

Martin Amis, the acclaimed British writer and author of 14 novels, including Money: A Suicide Note and London Fields, has died at the age of 73 after a battle with oesophageal cancer. Amis was named one of the 50 best British writers since 1945 and was listed for the Booker Prize twice. He leaves behind a towering legacy and an indelible mark on the British cultural landscape.

via Al Jazeera English|

#arts-and-culture #booker-prize #british-literature