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The Cytosponge has arrived in Chelmsford

If you live in Chelmsford and suffer with heartburn you may be eligible to take part in our pilot study using The Cytosponge test in the community. It's quick and simple to perform and could save lives...

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Our potential impact

59%

 Of oesophageal cancer cases in the UK are preventable compared to 38% of other cancers

8000

 Die of oesophageal cancer in the UK each year

12%

 Survive 10 or more years compared to 50% for other cancers

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