Oesophageal Cancer

Former England cricket captain Ray Illingworth, who led England to an Ashes series victory in Australia in 1970/71, has revealed he is receiving treatment for oesophageal cancer.

London: The thickened skins on our palms and soles, generally adapted to withstand high pressure and physical stress, may also act as a sign of the cancer of the oesophagus – the eighth most common cancer in the world – when they get bigger, researchers say. The study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), showed that ...

Scientists, including those of Indian origin, have discovered that a rare genetic mutation is associated with susceptibility to oesophageal cancer and familial Barrett oesophagus.

Drinking very hot beverages "probably" causes cancer of the oesophagus, the UN's cancer agency said today, while lifting suspicion from coffee if consumed at "normal serving temperatures".

Taking a small daily dose of aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of developing - or dying from - bowel, stomach and oesophageal cancer, according to a large review of scientific studies.

Contrary to popular belief, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), better known as heartburn, is not much of a risk factor for oesophageal cancer for most people.

Red-meat lovers are more likely to develop certain cancers of the throat and stomach than people who limit their intake of red meat.

Green tea may not offer any protection against throat cancer and drinking the beverage piping-hot may actually raise a person's risk of the disease.

Drugs that are commonly used to lower cholesterol can block the proliferation and promote the destruction of oesophageal cancer cells.

People who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats have a higher risk of several types of cancer, including lung cancer and colorectal cancer.

Intake of carbonated beverages does not lead to the development of oesophageal cancer, even after 20 years of exposure.

Former England cricket captain Ray Illingworth, who led England to an Ashes series victory in Australia in 1970/71, has revealed he is receiving treatment for oesophageal cancer.

London: The thickened skins on our palms and soles, generally adapted to withstand high pressure and physical stress, may also act as a sign of the cancer of the oesophagus – the eighth most common cancer in the world – when they get bigger, researchers say. The study, led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), showed that ...

Scientists, including those of Indian origin, have discovered that a rare genetic mutation is associated with susceptibility to oesophageal cancer and familial Barrett oesophagus.

Drinking very hot beverages "probably" causes cancer of the oesophagus, the UN's cancer agency said today, while lifting suspicion from coffee if consumed at "normal serving temperatures".

Taking a small daily dose of aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of developing - or dying from - bowel, stomach and oesophageal cancer, according to a large review of scientific studies.

Contrary to popular belief, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), better known as heartburn, is not much of a risk factor for oesophageal cancer for most people.

Red-meat lovers are more likely to develop certain cancers of the throat and stomach than people who limit their intake of red meat.

Green tea may not offer any protection against throat cancer and drinking the beverage piping-hot may actually raise a person's risk of the disease.

Drugs that are commonly used to lower cholesterol can block the proliferation and promote the destruction of oesophageal cancer cells.

People who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats have a higher risk of several types of cancer, including lung cancer and colorectal cancer.

Intake of carbonated beverages does not lead to the development of oesophageal cancer, even after 20 years of exposure.