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Barrett's Patient Support

@BarrettSupport

Our aim is to reduce deaths to oesophageal cancer through raising awareness of Barrett's Oesophagus.

 Southampton, UK
barretts.org.uk
Joined August 2011
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Esophageal Cancer RF@SalgiFoundationJan 22
Download our FREE ebook: 'Esophageal Cancer Survivor Stories.' These survivor stories highlight the importance of early detection, routine screening and quality treatment. Visit: buff.ly/knI9dcB #EsophagealCancer #EsophagealCancerAwareness #AllPeriwinkleEverything™
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Action-vs-Heartburn@ActionHeartburnJan 19
Next month is #OesophagealCancer Awareness Month. Please help us to raise awareness of the connection between chronic heartburn and oesophageal cancer, the seventh most common cause of cancer death in the UK. Visit actionagainstheartburn.org.u… for our social media toolkit.
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Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce@LessSurvivableJan 16
Thank you so much to Heulwen Wyatt for powerfully talking about her experience with oesophageal cancer, and the need to improve outcomes for less survivable cancers. Watch the full interview below 👇 itv.com/watch/news/calls-for…

Calls for more funding in cancers with lower survival rates - Latest From ITV News

Watch the latest from ITV News - Less than a fifth of government spending on cancer research goes towards those less survivable types of the disease, new figures show

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Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce@LessSurvivableJan 16
Read the facts.👇 It's this simple the research gap is costing lives. Contact your MP today and help us #CloseTheResearchGap.
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Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce@LessSurvivableJan 13
Great to see #CloseTheResearchGap getting media coverage. Check out one of the main stories here: dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art…
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Stewart Dickson CF MLA 🇺🇦 (@stewartcdickson) profile picture
Stewart Dickson CF MLA 🇺🇦
@stewartcdicksonJan 13
It is Less Survivable Cancer Awareness Week. I am calling on the Health Minister to invest money into the research of these six cancers, to address inequalities in research investment, improve early diagnosis, support development of new treatments and ultimately save lives.
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Action-vs-Heartburn@ActionHeartburnJan 12
Earlier diagnosis and screening would be a great step forward to reduce deaths from #oesophageal cancer. The Cytosponge technology has been with us for c 20 years so it is about time that clinical practice caught up to save some of those @lesssurvivable cancer lives lost.
Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@LessSurvivable) profile pictureLess Survivable Cancers Taskforce@LessSurvivableJan 12
Today marks the first day of #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek. This week, we’ll be sharing shocking figures on the research gap, encouraging you to take action, and showcasing what research can do for Less Survivable Cancers. Starting with BEST4 👇
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Action-vs-Heartburn@ActionHeartburnJan 7
Thank you @patrick_hurley for raising such important issues for #oesophageal and other @LessSurvivable cancers. Improving early diagnosis and correcting historical underfunding of research are vital for reducing mortality.
Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@LessSurvivable) profile pictureLess Survivable Cancers Taskforce@LessSurvivableJan 7
Thank you @patrick_hurley for sharing his own personal experiences and for highlighting the devastating impact of #lesssurvivablecancers on individuals and their loved ones in Parliament yesterday.
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The Brain Tumour Charity@BrainTumourOrgJan 6
Thank you to @CliveJonesMP for securing the debate on Less Survivable Cancers today in Westminster Hall and for noting the work of @LessSurvivable, of which we are a founding member.
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Implantica@implantica3 Nov 2025
Let's kick off #GERDAwarenessMonth with a look at what causes GERD: An anatomical failure of the anti-reflux barrier. RefluxStop™ restores & maintains the natural anatomy and physiology preventing reflux, without encircling the esophagus. Learn more: implantica.com/im-refluxstop…
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TheHannaGroup@HannaGroup_ICL30 Oct 2025
We were excited to see @profgeorgehanna share our group’s research at @ImperialSandC on breath testing for early cancer detection and his vision to transform Pancreatic cancer care and diagnosis on @SkyNews last night. @ImperialMed @imperialcollege @PancreaticCanUK
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@SkyNews29 Oct 2025
'If we can shift this into people with early cancer diagnosis, then more people will be offered curative treatment and potentially survive' Professor George Hanna tells @skysarahjane about a breath test which may 'revolutionise' cancer diagnosis 📱 trib.al/Ldqpoo4
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Dr Andrew Kelly@Dr_A_Kelly26 Feb 2025
Thanks Sheila Wayman @IrishTimes for covering important issue. Persistent heartburn or acid reflux? see GP without delay, early diagnosis of #OesophagealCancer is vital @OesophagealCF Oesophageal cancer: ‘I was fine, there was nothing wrong with me’ irishtimes.com/health/your-w…

Oesophageal cancer: ‘I was fine, there was nothing wrong with me’

As a fit 51-year-old, Justin Farrell thought cancer was something that happened to other people. He knows now how wrong he was

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Cancer Research UK
@CR_UK12 Feb 2025
February is #OesophagealCancerAwarenessMonth - here are the most common symptoms of oesophageal cancer 👇 It's important to know what's normal for your body and to get your symptoms checked by your doctor if they won't go away. Share this post to help us raise awareness 🔁
Possible symptoms for oesophageal cancer: difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), indigestion or heartburn that doesn't go away, unexplained weight loss, pain in your throat or behind your breastbone.

ALT Possible symptoms for oesophageal cancer: difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), indigestion or heartburn that doesn't go away, unexplained weight loss, pain in your throat or behind your breastbone.

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RefluxStop™@RefluxStop11 Feb 2025
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to encourage patients to seek treatment for acid reflux. @opacancercharity team offers patient facing resources on GORD and acid reflux, including a video interview with consultant, Mr. Nicholas Boyle: opa.org.uk/heartburn-and-aci…
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Implantica@implantica11 Feb 2025
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to encourage patients to seek treatment for acid reflux. @opacancercharity team offers patient facing resources on GORD and acid reflux, including a video interview with consultant, Mr. Nicholas Boyle: opa.org.uk/heartburn-and-aci…
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Sheraz Markar@MarkarSheraz7 Feb 2025
I am completing the London Winter Run on 23rd February 2025 for Cancer Research UK. Please support my fundraising and help me reach my target to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. winterrun.co.uk/s/56900/7676…
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Action-vs-Heartburn@ActionHeartburn3 Feb 2025
Alarming statistics reveal that the UK oesophageal cancer rate is higher than most of Europe.
Bar chart showing that the UK Oesophageal Cancer incidence is 14.2 per 100,000 compared with 7.7 in Germany, 7 in France, 4.4. in Spain and 3.5 in Italy.

ALT Bar chart showing that the UK Oesophageal Cancer incidence is 14.2 per 100,000 compared with 7.7 in Germany, 7 in France, 4.4. in Spain and 3.5 in Italy.

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Foysol Choudhury MBE@FoysolChoudhury20 Jan 2025
Great to see @jackiebmsp & @LessSurvivable highlight less survivable cancers bringing forward their calls for improving early diagnosis, developing national pathways & investing in research. Let's deliver better outcomes for patients. For more 👉 buff.ly/42htuQT
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The Brain Tumour Charity@BrainTumourOrg17 Jan 2025
Together, the @LessSurvivable Cancers Taskforce is raising awareness and pushing for action to #CloseTheDeadlyCancerGap. We’ll keep working together to improve outcomes for everyone affected by these cancers. Find out more: bit.ly/3Sof8sF
Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce

We aim to increase the survivability of less survivable cancers to 28% by 2029 in line with the NHS Long Term Plan for Cancer.

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As part of the #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek we have released a new analysis of 1 year survival rates for the six less survivable cancers. Please see more information here 👇 lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk…

Most people diagnosed with a less survivable cancer will die within one year - Less Survivable...

Data released by the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce today shows that more than half (58%) of people in England diagnosed with a cancer of the lung, liver, brain, oesophagus, pancreas or stomach...

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