A gastroscopy is a test that looks at the inside of your food pipe (oesophagus), stomach and the first part of your small intestine (small bowel).

Tests for stomach cancer You usually have a number of tests to check for stomach cancer. The tests you might have include blood tests or a test to look inside your stomach. This is a gastroscopy.

These include: gastroscopy capsule sponge test How often you have tests depends on your condition and whether it is changing. Your specialist doctor will tell you more about this. Gastroscopy Your …

Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist or to have tests if you have symptoms that could be due to oesophageal cancer. This might be an urgent referral.

Referral to a specialist for symptoms of stomach cancer Your GP should arrange for you to see a specialist or have tests if you have symptoms that could be due to stomach cancer. This is called an …

What is gastro oesophageal junction cancer? Gastro oesophageal junction (GOJ) cancer starts where your food pipe (oesophagus) joins your stomach. It’s also called oesophago gastric junctional cancer.

They screen using a test which looks inside your stomach (gastroscopy). Researchers are also looking at other ways of screening. People at higher risk of stomach cancer There are some rare conditions …

Capsule endoscopy A capsule endoscopy is a test that looks at the inside of your bowel. This is also called a video capsule endoscopy. You might have a capsule endoscopy if you have symptoms of …

Gastroscopy People with Barrett's might have regular gastroscopies to check inside the oesophagus for growths or abnormal looking areas. Your doctor might also take a sample (biopsy) of any abnormal …

An endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) combines an ultrasound and endoscopy. It is used to look at parts of your upper gastrointestinal tract, including your food pipe and stomach.