An electronic ‘nose’ that sniffs out chemicals in breath may help spot early signs of oesophageal cancer, which can be linked to acid reflux. The breathalyser-type device uses sensors to identify patterns of compounds found in breath that are unique to Barrett’s oesophagus, a ‘pre’ condition to the cancer. Improving diagnosis of oesophageal (or gullet) … Read more
A British hospital is the first in the world to use a ‘sponge on a string’ to detect oesophageal cancer in a Covid-safe way. It allows health workers to collect cell samples from the food pipe without the need for an endoscopy, biopsy or sedation. Endoscopies, which involve passing a thin tube containing a camera … Read more
Great British Bake Off star Luis Troyano has passed away from oesophageal cancer aged 48 following a private battle with the disease. His agent, Anne Kibel, shared the sad news on Twitter on Tuesday, as she paid her respects to the 2014 runner-up and marketing manager who hailed from Stockport. She wrote: ‘Sadly, my lovely … Read more
Bake-Off star Luis Troyano dead: Star passes away from oesophageal cancer aged 48 By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 11:27 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Updated: 11:27 GMT, 3 November 2020 Bake-Off star Luis Troyano has passed away from oesophageal cancer aged 48 Luis was the runner up in 2014 and has since made appearances … Read more
Patients at risk of oesophageal cancer are being offered a new ‘sponge on a string’ test to help pick up the earliest signs of the disease – allowing doctors to take steps to prevent it. The one-minute procedure, which can be carried out by a GP or a nurse, involves swallowing a pill containing a … Read more