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Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month
1 February – 28 February
Oesophageal cancer is cancer of the food pipe. Almost 520 people are diagnosed with it in Ireland every year.
Oesophageal cancer develops when cells in the oesophagus change and grow in abnormal way.
Usually the tumour doesn’t cause symptoms at first, but as it grows it can cause difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia). This is because it narrows the oesophagus and makes food lodge or stick there. After that, it can be hard to swallow liquids.
Head to the Irish Cancer Society website to find out more.