capsule sponge for testing for Barrett's Oesophagus. Image shows capsule to be swallowed and how it looks once expanded within the stomach

‘Sponge-on-a-string’ cancer test coming to North London high streets

A new ‘sponge-on-a-string’ test will be tried out in the North Central London area to help prevent oesophageal cancer. North Central London Cancer Alliance is working with Cyted Health, community pharmacies, community diagnostic centres, and health innovation specialists, UCLPartners, to pilot the test for people with persistent heartburn or acid reflux.      NHS England has announced […]

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