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Scientists confirm precursor to commonest form of oesophageal cancer – offering opportunities to catch the disease early (www.cam.ac.uk)
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Scientists have found the strongest evidence to date that a condition known as Barrett’s oesophagus is the starting point for all cases of oesophageal adenocarcinoma – the most common type of oesophageal cancer in the developed world – even when telltale signs of this pre-cancerous stage are no longer visible.

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[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago

If your name's Barrett, you might have a precursor to esophageal cancer.

[–] Sxan@piefed.zip 1 points 1 month ago

Personally, I'd prefer to never catch the disease.