Barrett's Oesophagus is a condition, often linked to persistent acid reflux (heartburn) where there is some evidence of change in the lining of the oesophagus.   Some patients then develop cancer, but many do not.   Patients with Barrett's Oesophagus are therefore monitored on a precautionary basis.   The Barrett's Oesophagus Foundation has been set up to help people with this condition.

Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula and Oesophageal Atresia

1 in 3,500 babies are born with this condition.   It is not cancer-related.  TOFS exists as a support group for their parents.   Corrective surgery sometimes has after effects similar to those affecting patients who have had all or part of their oesophagus and/or stomach removed.

Rupture of Oesophagus

Sometimes the oesophagus can be ruptured, or split, by a rare reaction to severe vomiting (Boerhaave's Syndrome), something that is extremely painful, and invariably requiring emergency surgery to reduce the danger to the patient.    Some members of the Oesophageal Patients' Association have suffered from this non cancer-related condition.