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I am being treated for colon cancer 11 so far. now my acid reflux is getting worse and having trouble swallowing. are they related? b4 chemo ref ok
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Perhaps: Reflux symptoms can be worsened by anything that suppresses the immune system. Evaluating a patient for problems with reflux and the effectiveness of treatment frequently requires looking from above with an endoscope (esophagi-gastro-duodenoscopy).
Answered 10/9/2016
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