Tag Archives: Esophageal cancer

Reducing Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer


In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Yvonne Romero discusses ways you can reduce your risk of developing cancer of the esophagus. To listen, click the link below. Reducing Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer Share/Bookmark

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Study Suggests Improved DNA Stool Test Could Detect Digestive Cancers in Multiple Organs


Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated that a noninvasive screening test can detect not only colorectal cancer but also the common cancers above the colon — including pancreas, stomach, biliary and esophageal cancers. This is one of more than 100 Mayo … Continue reading

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Researchers FISH for Answers about Barrett's Esophagus


One in five Americans experiences heartburn at least once a week, and many dismiss the malady as a mere annoyance, choosing to swallow antacids and get on with their lives. But what they don’t know can hurt them. Left untreated, … Continue reading

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New Esophageal Cancer Treatment


Cancer of the esophagus is like many other types of cancer. It’s often curable if caught early. Treatment for esophagus cancer, even in the early stage, has traditionally been surgery — removal of the entire esophagus. But now, doctors at … Continue reading

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New Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus


Frequent heartburn can raise your risk of developing Barrett’s esophagus which in rare cases can lead to esophageal cancer.  Doctors at Mayo Clinic have studied a new treatment for Barrett’s that may significantly reduce your chances of developing esophageal cancer. Share/Bookmark

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Barrett's Esophagus-Extended Interview


The holiday season is a time when many of us overindulge on rich foods and end up with a bad case of heartburn. Occasional bouts of heartburn are nothing to worry about. But if you get it frequently you’re at … Continue reading

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