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A member asked:
I was diagnosed with barrets, what are the chances of getting a cancer? is barrets curable? what are the side effects of a surgery?
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Higher: Barrett has been associated with a slight increase in cancer. But barrett by itself does not need a surgery. Would rec every 1-2 year egd to follow.
Answered 6/16/2013
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