ArticleFrontline gastroenterology2017
The National Oesophagogastric Cancer Awareness Campaign: a locality outcome analysis from County Durham.
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- Interventions to Improve Timely Detection and Diagnosis of Cancer Among the Adult Population: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Incidence, Survival and Prognostic Factors of Oesophagogastric Cancer.Journal of gastrointestinal cancer · 2022Article
- Impact of cancer awareness campaigns in Peru: a 5-year Google Trends analysis.Ecancermedicalscience · 2022Article
- Patient symptom experience prior to a diagnosis of oesophageal or gastric cancer: a multi-methods study.BJGP open · 2020Article
- Predictive values of upper gastrointestinal cancer alarm symptoms in the general population: a nationwide cohort study.BMC cancer · 2018Article
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Abstract
introductionOesophageal and gastric cancer is common. Despite advances in investigation and treatment, the outcomes from these cancers remain poor. As part of the Be Clear On Cancer Campaign, the Department of Health runs the National Oesophagogastric Cancer Campaign each year, with key messages of (1) 'Having heartburn most days, for 3 weeks or more could be a sign of cancer' and (2) 'if food is sticking when you swallow, tell your doctor'.
methodsWe evaluated the effect of the National Oesophagogastric Cancer Campaign in our locality.
resultsReviewing new referrals from primary care for upper gastrointestinal symptoms during the campaign period, and a period thereafter, we found that there was no significant impact of the campaign in the diagnosis of oesophagogastric cancers. Furthermore, it increased routine waiting times for elective gastroscopies in our endoscopy units.
conclusionWe believe that alternative strategies need to be considered for earlier detection of oesophagogastric cancer.
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