People in the Carmarthenshire area invited to take part in new ‘pill-on-a-thread’ cancer screening trial
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Locals in the Carmarthenshire area who live with heartburn, indigestion or acid reflux are being invited to take part in a major research trial using a simple "pill-on-a-thread" test that could help spot signs of oesophageal cancer earlier.
Men aged 55 to 79 and women aged 65 to 79 can take part.
The trial is taking place on the BEST4 mobile screening unit, a specially equipped mobile clinic bringing research closer to communities across Wales.
As part of the trial, the unit will visit a number of health boards across Wales. It will be at the following location from Monday 26 October to Friday 6 November:
Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Rd, Johnstown, Carmarthen SA31 3NQ
How to take part:
To be considered for the trial:
Eligible people may receive a text message from NHS Wales inviting them to join the Heartburn Health programme.
If you receive a text message from NHS Wales, click the link in the message to sign up for Heartburn Health.
Some people who sign up for Heartburn Health and meet the trial requirements will be randomly selected to attend an appointment on the BEST4 mobile screening unit.
If you have not received a text message from NHS Wales inviting you to join Heartburn Health, and you are interested in taking part, you can sign up at www.HeartburnHealth.org.