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Is it possible to have esophageal cancer without GERD or Barrett's esophagus? How long does normal esophagus turn to GERD to Barrett's esophagus to cancer?
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Oesophageal cancer can occur without GERD if there is a known irritant present or due to genetic factors and GERD can cause barrets oesophagus in ten years and it can lead to cancer in next ten years.
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Dear. It is not always true but gerd is a coincidental factor in forming ca. Esophagus. The time of formation of cancer due to this varies depending upon the immunological status and general condition of the patient.
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