Our Charity Ambassador, Chrissy Gorham, has been chosen to be a Batonbearer in Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay. Read more
Come and join us for the BRAND NEW Run Alton Towers Half Marathon at the UK’s largest theme park. You are guaranteed a great day out with theme park entry and access to all the rides included in your race entry!! Read more
Heartburn Cancer UK Clinical Trustee, Professor Tim Underwood, talks to BBC South Today about using erectile dysfunction drugs to overcome chemotherapy resistance. Read more
This is a huge and popular race in the running calendar sells out quickly. Sign-up to run and raise vital funds for Heartburn Cancer UK. Read more
This epic event allows you not only to run a half marathon for charity, it also gives you entry into the one of the UK's best historical attractions. Read more
Choose to walk one of five distances from 5 to 25.5 miles along the beautiful Test Way in order to raise vital funds that support the life saving work of Heartburn Cancer UK. Read more
The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in the United Kingdom. The flat, fast course makes this event equally as great for a first half marathon or for an experienced runner looking for a PB. What a great opportunity to raise vital funds for HCUK as part of a thrilling day out. Read more
Having lost both of my parents to oesophageal cancer this cause is so important to me. Read more
You have received a Barrett's diagnosis, what are the guidelines from NICE and BSG on monitoring your condition? Read more
Heartburn Cancer UK x Serious Cricket “We’re delighted to partner with Heartburn Cancer UK and as the approved clothing supplier to over 1000 cricket clubs in the UK, we have a platform whereby we can help raise awareness of oesophageal cancer within the cricketing community”. Read more
Glynis' indigestion issues had plagued her, on and off, since childhood. It wasn't until she reached adulthood that, prompted by other medical issues, she made that life changing appointment and her Barrett's journey started. Read more
We are thrilled this week to have heard that millions of pounds in funding has been announced to further develop use of The Cytosponge. This new trial could pave the way for the ‘sponge on a string’ test to be established as a routine screening programme to detect Barrett’s oesophagus. Read more
Heartburn Cancer UK are delighted to be named charity of the year for Worplesdon Golf Club and to be hosting this years Charity Golf Day on 13th September 2022. Read more
Heartburn Cancer UK are delighted to be named charity of the year for Worplesdon Golf Club and to be hosting this years Charity Golf Day on 13th September. Read more
We are delighted to have had the opportunity to work with the Professional Cricketers Association and our trustee, Professor Tim Underwood to publish a feature in their online magazine, Beyond The Boundaries, which you can enjoy right here! Read more
The National Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Audit (NOGCA) has published an annual report aimed at the public and patients evaluating the quality of care in England and Wales. Read more
Andy suffered with heartburn for years but refused to visit his GP. His wife, Tania, shares his story. Read more
Many of those who contact us at HCUK have questions or concerns about the use of PPIs. In this month’s blog Dr Oliver looks at the information from NICE about them and highlights important points that are worth noting. Read more
News coverage from the past week about The Cytosponge and HCUK's mobile unit in Essex Read more
The wonderful team at The Lanesborough, London added a special lamb dish to their menu during February, for oesophageal cancer awareness month, donating £5 from every plate sold to support HCUK. Read more
We are honoured that the wonderful team at The Lanesborough, London support HCUK and we are really excited that this great team and the beautiful hotel they are part of is featured on the BBC 2 programme "Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby" Read more
The UK Bungee Club is one of the worlds leading bungee jumping companies and now you can take on a 160ft jump at Manchester's Salford Quays in support of HCUK. What are you waiting for?! Read more
The UK Bungee Club is one of the worlds leading bungee jumping companies and is the market leader for Bungee Jumping in the UK. Take on a 160ft Jump at their flagship location at Bray Lake near Windsor and tick off a bucket list item whilst raising vital funds for HCUK. Read more
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... Read more