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A 76-year-old female asked:

what are the odds of developing esophageal cancer if i have barrett's with no dysplasia? how often should i have endoscopy to follow up?

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Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

Radiation Oncology 47 years experience

It is a risk factor: But odds are low. Your endoscopist knows guideline for frequency. It's also related to coverage.

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