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I had gerd for 13 years and i was wondering how long it takes before it turns into cancer?

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Not inevitable: Cancer is not inevitable from gerd. Please see this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/barretts-esophagus/hq00312.

Answered 2/25/2019

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