Early warning signs of oesophageal cancer include swallowing problems originating from heartburn.
With nearly 8,000 people dying from oesophageal cancer each year, experts are warning the public to be aware of vital signs. Early symptoms may indicate standard heartburn could soon become cancerous.
Persistent heartburn is called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). GORD forces the stomach to weaken and acids to be regurgitated up through the throat, causing lasting damage. The damaged cells are said to replicate, becoming a hard tumour and cause further stomach issues.
