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A member asked:
I am 25. diagnosed with achalasia 5yrs ago, had 2 hellers myotomys & 2 botox treatments. do i have a higher risk of cancer in the oesophagus?
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No: The increased cancer risk is for folks who neglect their illness. Glad you were treated effectively.
Answered 5/21/2014
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