Man’s stage 3 bowel cancer revealed after he took acid reflux tablet 

A MAN’S life was saved after an acid reflux tablet helped reveal his hidden cancer.

Steven Wise, 71, had been battling painful acid reflux for a year when he was prescribed lansoprazole – a power heartburn medication dished out on the NHS.

Steven Wise with diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer (pictured with his wife, Maggie)SWNS Steven, with his grandkids, Tommy and Ella at the footballSWNS

But his body had a severe allergic reaction, sending him to the hospital where doctors made a lifesaving discovery.