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Heartburn Cancer UK

@heartburncancer

We raise awareness about the dangers of persistent heartburn, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and Barrett’s oesophagus.

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🏃‍♂️ 363 days after his oesophageal cancer diagnosis, Sam beat his 10k personal best at the Oxford Town & Gown. Now he’s training for a 50k ultramarathon in October! Well done Sam & team! Read his incredible story: heartburncanceruk.org/your-stories/s… Support: givewheel.com/fundraising/62…

🏃‍♂️ 363 days after his oesophageal cancer diagnosis, Sam beat his 10k personal best at the Oxford Town & Gown. Now he’s training for a 50k ultramarathon in October! Well done Sam & team!

Read his incredible story: heartburncanceruk.org/your-stories/s…
Support: givewheel.com/fundraising/62…
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🥾 Well done Nikki Molloy who yesterday took part in an incredible 100-mile walk in Suffolk raising funds for HCUK in memory of her husband Pat, who sadly passed away from oesophageal cancer in 2023. Thank you Nikki for everything you do! 👉 justgiving.com/page/nikki-mol…

🥾 Well done Nikki Molloy who yesterday took part in an incredible 100-mile walk in Suffolk raising funds for HCUK in memory of her husband Pat, who sadly passed away from oesophageal cancer in 2023. Thank you Nikki for everything you do!

👉 justgiving.com/page/nikki-mol…
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Congrats to Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce on launching this vital inquiry report We’re proud to support calls for earlier detection & faster diagnosis of cancer Awareness, innovation & investment can must change the story for patients

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🧡 Despite the rain, Nikki Molloy is bringing sunshine to St Helen’s Square in York as she raises awareness of persistent heartburn & its link to oesophageal cancer. In memory of her husband Pat, Nikki’s dedication is helping others to take symptoms seriously 👋 #VolunteersWeek

🧡 Despite the rain, Nikki Molloy is bringing sunshine to St Helen’s Square in York as she raises awareness of persistent heartburn & its link to oesophageal cancer.

In memory of her husband Pat, Nikki’s dedication is helping others to take symptoms seriously 👋

#VolunteersWeek
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Research Participants Wanted We're supporting a research study seeking individuals with oesophageal cancer, or their carers, to join a 2-week online community (approx. 2 hours total) through June & July with an interview 🔗 Register here: heartburncanceruk.org/blog/medical-m…

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📅 It’s International Men’s Health Week! 🚹 Did you know about 70% of oesophageal cancer cases & deaths in the UK are in men? Let’s be proactive: 💙Don’t dismiss persistent heartburn 💙Encourage the men in your life to take action 💙Get it checked 💙Early diagnosis saves lives

📅 It’s International Men’s Health Week! 🚹

Did you know about 70% of oesophageal cancer cases & deaths in the UK are in men?

Let’s be proactive:
💙Don’t dismiss persistent heartburn
💙Encourage the men in your life to take action
💙Get it checked
💙Early diagnosis saves lives
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This Father’s Day, we’re remembering all fathers & father figures who hold a special place in our hearts. We’ve created a tribute page where you can share memories, light a candle, or add a photo of someone special. It’s a space to reflect & remember🙏 hcuk.memorypage.org/rememberinglov…

This Father’s Day, we’re remembering all fathers & father figures who hold a special place in our hearts. 

We’ve created a tribute page where you can share memories, light a candle, or add a photo of someone special. It’s a space to reflect &  remember🙏

hcuk.memorypage.org/rememberinglov…
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Well done to Donna Pulford, her mum Kath Thorp, family & friends, who hiked across the steep hills of Holme Valley as part of the annual ‘What a Bunch of Walkers’ event, raising funds for HCUK via The Clara Dixon Trust. A true display of community spirit & dedication 👏💪

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We're celebrating the dedication of Cancer Nurse Specialist Miriam who set up the Basingstoke Barrett’s, Stomach and Oesophageal Cancer Support group (BSOCS). Today, we say a heartfelt thank you to Miriam, who is retiring. 🧡 Thank You, Miriam! heartburncanceruk.org/supporting-you…

We're celebrating the dedication of Cancer Nurse Specialist Miriam who set up the Basingstoke Barrett’s, Stomach and Oesophageal Cancer Support group (BSOCS).

Today, we say a heartfelt thank you to Miriam, who is retiring. 🧡 Thank You, Miriam!

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Looking for a place for the Bath Half Marathon on 15 March 2026? Or already have your own? Join us & be a Heartburn Hero! Run with purpose & help spread awareness of persistent heartburn, Barrett’s & oesophageal cancer 🔥 👉 lnkd.in/dfRuz8Yu

Looking for a place for the Bath Half Marathon on 15 March 2026? Or already have your own? Join us & be a Heartburn Hero!

Run with purpose & help spread awareness of persistent heartburn, Barrett’s & oesophageal cancer 🔥

👉 lnkd.in/dfRuz8Yu
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It’s Small Charity Week - a time to shine a spotlight on the vital work of small charities across the UK. Every donation, fundraiser, and partnership supporting HCUK makes a real difference, especially when resources are tight and times are tough. Support small, impact big 💪

It’s Small Charity Week - a time to shine a spotlight on the vital work of small charities across the UK.

Every donation, fundraiser, and partnership supporting HCUK makes a real difference,  especially when resources are tight and times are tough.

Support small, impact big 💪
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📢 A massive shout-out to Jane Malone  who is taking her 'Fundraising Festival of 50' to the next level! This weekend she's tackling the Spitfire Scramble: a gruelling 24-hour multi-terrain night race. We know you’ll have that trademark smile lighting the trail, Jane!

📢 A massive shout-out to Jane Malone  who is taking her 'Fundraising Festival of 50' to the next level! This weekend she's tackling the Spitfire Scramble: a gruelling 24-hour multi-terrain night race. We know you’ll have that trademark smile lighting the trail, Jane!
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We’re so grateful for kind feedback like this from Glynis, reminding us of why we do what we do. Our mission is to raise awareness, provide accurate, easy-to-understand resources, and support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Thank you, Glynis💛

We’re so grateful for kind feedback like this from Glynis, 
reminding us of why we do what we do. Our mission is to raise awareness, provide accurate, easy-to-understand resources, and support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. 

Thank you, Glynis💛
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Published in The Lancet - "The capsule sponge improves Barrett's surveillance, helping prioritize high-risk patients for endoscopy & offering a more efficient, patient-friendly approach for low-risk individuals." thelancet.com/journals/lance…

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💔 Rob was only 51 when he lost his battle with oesophageal cancer. His wife Maria wants everyone to know....“There’s no such thing as being too fit or too young for this cancer. ” Read Rob’s full story and learn more about the signs: 👉 heartburncanceruk.org/your-stories/r…

💔 Rob was only 51 when he lost his battle with oesophageal cancer. His wife Maria wants everyone to know....“There’s no such thing as being too fit or too young for this cancer. ”

Read Rob’s full story and learn more about the signs:

👉 heartburncanceruk.org/your-stories/r…
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HCUK are excited to be working closely with the project team to support this important initiative. "𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬, 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴."

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Glynis lived with persistent indigestion for years before being diagnosed with Barrett’s oesophagus, which progressed to oesophageal cancer. Early diagnosis can prevent oesophageal cancer or give the best chance of successful treatment. heartburncanceruk.org/your-stories/g…

Glynis lived with persistent indigestion for years before being diagnosed with Barrett’s oesophagus, which progressed to oesophageal cancer.

Early diagnosis can prevent oesophageal cancer or give the best chance of successful treatment.

 heartburncanceruk.org/your-stories/g…
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Support is at the heart of everything we do at HCUK 💙 Whether you’re living with reflux, Barrett’s oesophagus or oesophageal cancer, you’re not alone. Find out how we can support you: 👉 heartburncanceruk.org/supporting-you/

Support is at the heart of everything we do at HCUK 💙

Whether you’re living with reflux, Barrett’s oesophagus or oesophageal cancer, you’re not alone.

Find out how we can support you:
👉 heartburncanceruk.org/supporting-you/
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🏃‍♀️Huge congratulations to HCUK Fundraiser & Ambassador Chrissy Gorham who recently completed her 100th ultra marathon, an amazing achievement! Chrissy’s incredible determination is fuelled by the memory of her beloved husband John who sadly passed from oesophageal cancer in 2018

🏃‍♀️Huge congratulations to HCUK Fundraiser & Ambassador Chrissy Gorham who recently completed her 100th ultra marathon, an amazing achievement! Chrissy’s incredible determination is fuelled by the memory of her beloved husband John who sadly passed from oesophageal cancer in 2018