Getting diagnosed with oesophageal cancer

See your GP if you notice a change that isn't normal for you or if you have any of the possible signs and symptoms of oesophageal cancer.

Your GP should refer you to a specialist if your symptoms could be due to 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.

You might have a number of tests to help diagnose oesophageal cancer and to find out the stage. This includes a test to look inside your oesophagus (gastroscopy).