A member asked:

Iv just had an up endoscopy done today for the first time. and my report came back barretts esopahagus was suspected. could i have cancer?

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Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Barrett's : Acid reflux can lead to cell changes at the end of your esophagus. This can become a pre-cancerous condition called barrett's. This changed area increases your risk for esophageal cancer.. See your physician to adjust your meds to improve your reflux. Most likely, you will increased egds and biopsies to ensure this change in your cells does not become cancer.

Answered 5/22/2015

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