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The oesophagus is part of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is a section of the digestive system.

The symptoms of stomach cancer are usually vague and can be common to other medical conditions.

Cancer grows when normal body cells multiply in an uncontrolled way. Cancer can affect any part of the body. Some cancers can be treated. Cancer screening tests can help detect some cancers early.

Risk factors for throat cancer include smoking or chewing tobacco, drinking alcohol and Human papillomavirus (HPV).

Anyone can develop thyroid cancer, regardless of age or gender.

There are about 200 different types of cancer and most areas of the body can be affected.

Lung cancer occurs most often in adults between the ages of 40 and 70 who have smoked cigarettes for at least 20 years.

Early diagnosis and treatment can cure almost all cases of testicular cancer.

Many women with early stage ovarian cancer may not have any symptoms.

Bladder cancer affects around 3 times as many men as women.