As esophageal cancer is often diagnosed in its late stages, its five-year survival rate remains alarmingly low at around 20%,” 1 said Emmanuel Gorospe, M.D., board-certified gastroenterologist and ...

BE develops as a complication of chronic GERD and is the chief precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma. Early detection of BE and dysplasia is crucial to enable timely intervention. The current ...

Acid reflux, or heartburn, occurs when stomach acid flows back into a person’s esophagus. It is common for people to experience acid reflux intermittently. However, if a person consistently ...