It’s not uncommon to experience reflux or heart burn every so often. But when it happens on a regular basis, odds are you’re suffering from GERD — gastro esophageal reflux — and it needs to be treated. See the interview below with Dr. Polito discussing GERD and how it can impact you.
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LiveSmart: Esophageal Cancer – Know the Signs and Symptoms, Get Treatment Early
According to the American Cancer Society, esophageal cancer makes up approximately 1 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States annually. As with most cancers, early detection of esophageal cancer is critical and the stage at which diagnosis occurs significantly impacts a patient’s chance of survival.