Oesophageal cancer rise prompts GP visit advice Patients with persistent acid reflux are being encouraged to visit their GP to check for signs of oesophageal cancer, after figures revealed rates of the disease have risen 50% in the past four decades. by Stephen Robinson Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up