Local Company i-Transport Raise Funds for HCUK

Group of staff from i-Transport in their office car park.

A huge thank you to Basingstoke based company i-Transport who held a charity car wash and shoe shine at their office to raise funds for Heartburn Cancer UK.

A great day was had by all and all those passing through Absolutely Offices are thrilled to have a clean car!

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Heartburn is a burning sensation behind the breast bone, usually caused by acid and/or bile reflux. It is a common symptom - however - if you have suffered from heartburn for more than three weeks and regularly have to take off-the-shelf medicines to relieve it, you should talk to your doctor.
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LINACRE Trial

The Oxford Clinical Trials Unit are applying for funding for an exciting new clinical trial for patients with Barrett’s Oesophagus. Recruited patients will be randomly selected to either continue with life long medication or have a device, called a LINX, fitted at the base of the oesophagus to reduce the symptoms associated with Barrett's.
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Welcome to the homepage of the Barrett's, Stomach and Oesophageal Cancer support group based in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
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