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Endoscopy show regenerative change consistent with healing erosion or chemical gastritis. neg for both hpylori and intestinal metaplasia. is cancer?

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Dr. Julien Fahed answered

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No: You are probably reading the results of a biopsy not the endoscopy report. The biopsy showed healing gastric lumen. Metaplasia means cellular changes that can transform to cancer. H pylori is a bacteria usually treated with antibiotics and it can lead to cancer.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/31/2016

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A member asked:

Endoscopy show regenerative change consistent with healing erosion or chemical gastritis. neg for both hpylori and intestinal metaplasia. is cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julien Fahed answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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