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Innovative Cancer Test Offered at High Street Pharmacies for Persistent Heartburn

Britons suffering from frequent heartburn will soon have access to a revolutionary cancer test right at their local high street pharmacies. The pioneering “sponge on a string” test is part of a new NHS pilot program designed …

By Lori Iliff · Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 3 min read

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'Sponge on a string' cancer test to be available on High Street

For the first time, hundreds of people suffering from persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be able to access a novel “sponge on a string” test at their local high-street pharmacies. NHS England is launching a pilot …

By Roseann Finley · Wednesday 9 July 2025 · 3 min read