
Gastroscopy | Tests and scans | Cancer Research UK
Jun 30, 2025 · A gastroscopy is a test that looks at the inside of your food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of your small intestine (small bowel).
Tests for stomach cancer - Cancer Research UK
Feb 25, 2025 · Tests for stomach cancer You usually have a number of tests to check for stomach cancer. The tests you might have include blood tests or a test to look inside your stomach. This is a …
Screening for stomach cancer - Cancer Research UK
Feb 18, 2025 · They screen using a test which looks inside your stomach (gastroscopy). Researchers are also looking at other ways of screening. People at higher risk of stomach cancer There are some …
What is Barrett’s oesophagus? - Cancer Research UK
Aug 16, 2023 · These include: gastroscopy capsule sponge test How often you have tests depends on your condition and whether it is changing. Your specialist doctor will tell you more about this. …
What is gastro oesophageal junction cancer? - Cancer Research UK
Jan 15, 2025 · What is gastro oesophageal junction cancer? Gastro oesophageal junction (GOJ) cancer starts where your food pipe (oesophagus) joins your stomach. It’s also called oesophago gastric …
Tests for oesophageal cancer - Cancer Research UK
Aug 23, 2023 · Tests for oesophageal cancer You usually have a number of tests to check for oesophageal cancer. This includes a gastroscopy, which is a test to look inside your oesophagus.
Referral to a specialist for symptoms of oesophageal cancer
Aug 16, 2023 · Referral to a specialist for symptoms of oesophageal cancer Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist if you have symptoms that could be due to oesophageal cancer. Depending …
Capsule sponge testing and oesophageal cancer diagnosis
Capsule sponge testing has the potential to improve patient experience and endoscopy (including gastroscopy) capacity. Studies are underway across the UK to evaluate capsule sponge testing in …
Capsule endoscopy - Cancer Research UK
Apr 8, 2025 · Capsule endoscopy A capsule endoscopy is a test that looks at the inside of your bowel. This is also called a video capsule endoscopy. You might have a capsule endoscopy if you have …
Screening for oesophageal cancer
There is no national screening programme for oesophageal cancer in the UK. But you may have tests or treatment if you are at an increased risk of developing it.