Oesophageal Cancer Fund is urging PRII members to know the symptoms of Barrett’s Oesophagus
An estimated 35,000 people in Ireland have Barrett’s, but the good news is that this is an illness that can save your life, as the more people diagnosed, monitored and treated for Barrett’s, the less people will progress on to oesophageal cancer. The charity, along with Research Ireland, funds the National Barrett's Registry and Biobank showcased this month at the Trinity St. James's Cancer Institute, as part of OCF's Lollipop Day fundraising campaign which raised a whopping €230,000 this year and we thank every single person who bought a lollipop.
OCF is again urging people not to ignore ongoing heartburn or acid reflux and to go to their GP with any concerns. The charity is also asking antacid manufacturers to go bigger and better with their on-pack warnings about ongoing heartburn or acid reflux which should be checked out by the GP if it lasts over 3 weeks.
