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How likely would i develop cancer. i have errosive esophagitus and 8mm nodule in distal esophagus, biopsy was negative.. i'm 24.thinkin about linx. ?

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Consider EUS: Talk to your GI doc about getting an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to ensure the nodule is nothing to worry about. Make sure you're following anti-reflux diet/lifestyle changes and that you have tried a good proton pump inhibitor (like Prilosec or Nexium, (esomeprazole) etc).

Answered 1/25/2016

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