Late diagnosis of throat cancer linked to heartburn has surged: As experts warn 'late diagnosis is catastrophic', these are the symptoms you should NEVER ignore
Ignoring recurring heartburn could cost you your life, experts warn, as cases of late-stage oesophageal cancer surge across England. Oesophageal cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease and is closely associated with risk factors such as poor diet, smoking and alcohol. Persistent acid reflux is one of the most common symptoms of esophageal cancerJill Clark, chair of AAH, said: 'Oesophageal cancer is the forgotten cancer. There are around 9,200 new cases of oesophageal cancer in the UK every year - with fewer than 20 per cent of people diagnosed surviving for more than five years. Whilst these drugs don't cause cause cancer, according to recent research, Proton Pump Inhibitors, such as omeprazole, can mask the classic symptoms of oesophageal cancer.
Source: Daily Mail February 03, 2026 18:33 UTC
