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Patient stories about early diagnosis

Stories from patients about early diagnosis

Helping more people survive cancer is the aim of everything we do. Read stories from people who have benefited from an early diagnosis, and how research has made a difference to them.

Patients' stories

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Helping spot oesophageal cancer early

Tony from Peterborough was diagnosed with Barrett’s oesophagus, which developed into oesophageal cancer. Thanks to regular endoscopies it was picked up early. He is now taking part in the Cancer Research UK-funded BEST2 trial. “I was delighted to take part in the trial as I feel it is my way of giving something back.

Find out more about BEST2

Current and past research

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Current research

From studying cells in the lab to running clinical trials, our researchers are working hard to ensure more cancers are diagnosed early.

Find out more about our current research into early diagnosis

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Past research

Thanks to research, we’ve helped change the outlook for people with cancer.

Find out more about past research into early diagnosis

Explore our timeline of research into diagnosing cancer

Further information

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