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Diet & Lifestyle

Welcome to the Diet and Lifestyle section of Heartburn Cancer UK

Eating well isn’t just about nutrition – it’s a key part of managing symptoms, supporting treatment, and improving your overall quality of life. Whether you’re living with acid reflux, Barrett’s oesophagus, or oesophageal cancer, your diet can make a real difference in how you feel each day.

A well-balanced diet can help reduce the frequency and severity of acid reflux, minimise discomfort, and lower your risk of further complications.

For those undergoing treatment for oesophageal cancer, the right nutrition is essential to maintain strength, support healing, and help manage side effects from chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery.

Recovery after an oesophagectomy (surgery to remove all or part of the oesophagus) can bring new challenges, especially when it comes to eating and digestion.

Our dietitian offers specialist advice to help you adapt to these changes, with practical tips on meal planning, portion sizes, and managing symptoms such as early satiety, reflux, and swallowing difficulties.

In this section, you’ll find a wide range of resources, including:

  • Expert tips on acid reflux-friendly eating
  • Nutritional guidance for those with Barrett’s or oesophageal cancer
  • Support for swallowing difficulties (dysphagia
  • Post-surgery dietary advice and meal suggestions

We understand that everyone’s experience is different. That’s why we aim to provide flexible, practical information that you can adapt to suit your needs and lifestyle.

Explore the links below to find trusted, supportive advice to help you eat well, manage symptoms, and feel more in control of your health.

If you have specific questions or would like to speak to our team, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help.

Meet our Dietician in Residence

Dietary Changes after Oesophagectomy

Information about Dumping Syndrome

Dietary Advice if you have Acid Reflux

Nutrition & Cancer of the Oesophagus

Oesophageal Cancer & Difficulty Swallowing

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