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How long does it take esophageal cancer to grow?
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No clear answer: While cancer doesn't develop overnight, processes leading upto cancer can take years. Here is a good overview on esophageal cancer http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/esophageal-cancer.
Answered 2/14/2020
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