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I was curious. how common is it for laryngopharyngeal reflux to turn into throat cancer? and how long does it usually take to happen if it does turn into cancer?
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No impact: Acid reflux has minimal effect in causing Cancer...that too only in the lower Esophagus area, not in the throat area.
Answered 11/21/2020
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