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7. Chronic acid reflux is a risk factor.

Tue Apr 10, 2012, 08:28 PM

Apr 2012

It can lead to a condition called Barrett's esophagus, which is a pre-cancerous condition. If you have persistent acid reflux, get it evaluated.

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Anyone know something about esophageal cancer? [View all] hifiguy Apr 2012 OP

It's quick. Say good-bye. HopeHoops Apr 2012 #2

That's what Hitchens had KamaAina Apr 2012 #3

I've known two guys who got it. Neither one Moondog Apr 2012 #6

Chronic acid reflux is a risk factor. Aristus Apr 2012 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author auntAgonist Apr 2012 #9

It took a friend of mine in less than 6 months abbeyco Apr 2012 #8

My father and my uncle both died from it. NNadir Apr 2012 #10

Thanks for the info. hifiguy Apr 2012 #11

Esophageal cancer killed my dad meow2u3 Apr 2012 #12