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Esophageal Cancer - Adenocarcinoma

Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the faster growing cancer in the western world. Major risk factors for this cancer are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus.

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Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus
This site provides information for symptoms, treatment and more.

Do You Need Endoscopy?
This site discusses whether everyone who has heartburn should have an endoscopy to check for esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Article: "More people with Barrett's esophagus have higher risk of developing esophageal cancer."

HealthLINK Article
This article discusses the jump in esophageal and stomach cancers.

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