The National Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Audit (NOGCA) evaluates the quality of care for people with oesophago-gastric cancer in England and Wales. The audit provides information that enables NHS cancer services to compare their performance and to identify areas of care that could be improved.
Since 2012, the audit has also included information about people with high grade dysplasia (HGD) of the oesophagus, which is a condition that increases a person’s risk of developing cancer.
You can read the full report and its findings here: https://www.nogca.org.uk/reports/2024-nogca-report-for-public-and-patients/
Early Diagnosis is Key #CatchItEarly
Oesophageal cancer like many other cancers does not discriminate between age or sex and knowing and recognising the signs and symptoms are crucial to early diagnosis. If you suffer from any of the following symptoms for longer than 3 weeks you should consult your doctor.- Persistent Indigestion
- Difficulty swallowing or food sticking
- Heartburn acid reflux
- Hiccupping that wont go away
- Unexplained weight loss.
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