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Can gastritis , ulcers, or acid indigestion lead to cancer?
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Very rarely, yes: It is very uncommon but there are certain types of stomach inflammation that are potentially pre-cancerous.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Risk for cancer: They do increase risk for esophageal and stomach cancer both carcinomas and lymphomas.
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