‘Sponge on a string’ cancer test to be available in high-street pharmacies

The sponge on a string pill test could transform the way oesophageal cancer is picked up (PA) - (PA Media)

Hundreds of people with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered a “sponge on a string” test in high-street pharmacies for the first time.

NHS England is piloting a new way of preventing oesophageal cancer by looking for people with a condition called Barrett’s oesophagus.