Health Check: Pre-esophogeal cancer
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Barrett's Esophagus
A new treatment can kill pre-cancerous cells in the esophagus.
A condition known as Barrett’s esophagus refers to abnormal changes in the cells in the swallowing tube.
It’s a condition often caused by persistent acid reflux, and it’s considered pre-cancerous.
For years, doctors would keep an eye on these patients and if it began to progress, do surgery.
But there’s a new option.
NBC 10’s Barbara Morse Silva reports.
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