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February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month. In the UK, around 9,000 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year (Macmillan Cancer Support). 

It affects men more often than women, with almost 7 out 10 cases being male and it is particularly common among white males (Guts UK).

Resources for healthcare professionals

• GatewayC has a free course to assist primary care staff in effectively assessing and managing patients with symptoms potentially indicative of oesophageal cancer. Find it here: Oesophageal Cancer - GatewayC
• Gastro and oesophageal cancer are also the topics of a GatewayC `GPs Talk Cancer’ podcast. Weight loss, difficulty swallowing and abdominal pain are some of the key areas covered. This episode also covers Barrett’s oesophagus, the impact of radiotherapy from other cancer groups and key risk factors - GatewayC GPs Talk Cancer gastro and OG cancer  ​​​​​​​

Resources for patients:

• You can find advice and information about oesphageal cancer here: Guts UK advice and information on oesophageal cancer

• The charity, Heartburn Cancer UK, has  patient information leaflets and posters raising awareness about signs and symptoms of oesophageal cancer. Find them here: Heartburn UK patient information