Almost 70% of patients experiencing possible symptoms of oesophageal cancer waited for three months before contacting their doctor, new research has found.
A recent survey, commissioned by the Oesophageal Cancer Fund , has revealed that nearly one-in-three men in Ireland are unaware of Oesophageal Cancer .
This type of cancer affects more men than women in Ireland, by a ratio of eight-to-one and it has a five year survival rate of 25%. These symptoms include difficulty swallowing food, ongoing heartburn or acid reflux, a persistent cough or unexplained weight loss.“It's about raising awareness that people need to be proactive about their gut and their health of their oesophagus as well,” she said.“Ongoing chronic heartburn, in particular, is not normal and needs to be checked out by the GP, as does difficulty swallowing food.
OCF supported the first stage of the antacid bill which was presented in the Seanad in November 2024 by Senator Vincent Martin, whose family has also been impacted by this cancer.
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