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Focal intramucosal adenocarcinoma with high grade dysplasia; bckgrnd of barretts esophagus (.2-.5 cm)-how bad? survival in yrs? can 1 live beyond 5yrs
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Depends: If what you described is the sum total of the disease, you do not have invasive cancer and regular surveillance may forestall development of cancer. You need to follow your doctor's advice about follow-up care, tests and endoscopic examinations.
Answered 2/3/2019
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