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Found out i have barretts.its not cancer yet.can i heal from this or will i always have this? i'm so worried. is there something i can do ?

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Educate yourself: Join the two-million-plus other folks with barrett's. The vast majority of you will never have any trouble; just get 'scoped from time to time as your physician says is best. If you need to lose weight, this is a great opportunity to find athletics partners. The risk is real, but small, if you comply.

Answered 2/2/2013

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You need to: Get a better explaantion from your doctor. Ask about "dysplasia", when should I be re-checked?, is there a chance that cancer will develop soon?, is there any reason to act now? Without dysplasia, there is no reason to worry. Re-endoscopy 6-12 months, if still no dysplasia, but barrett's persist, you can still watch. Some use proton pump inhibitors, and some ablative procedures. Ask your doc!

Answered 3/1/2013

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