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I had gastric sleeve-pathologist fnd intestinal metaplasia-had endoscopy i do have im-will i get stomach cancer-is it reversible-what do i eat to live?

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Dr. David Drewitz answered

Research interest...: Im of the stomach is believed by some to represent a precancerous change, meaning precursor lesion to gastric cancer. There are no known guidelines or surveillance recommendations yet established for this condition which remains an area of ongoing research. Follow-up with your gi. Good luck!

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I had gastric sleeve-pathologist fnd intestinal metaplasia-had endoscopy i do have im-will i get stomach cancer-is it reversible-what do i eat to live?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Drewitz answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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