Each type of cancer has its own precancerous state. In the case of esophageal tumors, there is a condition called Barrett’s esophagus. It is found in approximately 10% of patients who consult a doctor, oncologist, chief physician of the federal network of Euroonko clinics, a member of the American Society of Oncologists and Chemotherapists ASCO and the European Association of Clinical Oncologists about heartburn due to gastroesophageal reflux. candidate of medical sciences Andrey Pylev told socialbites.ca.ESMO.
“Due to the entry of stomach contents into the lower third of the esophagus, certain changes occur in the mucosa, which in the long term can lead to the development of a malignant tumor. “Long-term stomach ulcers can also be called pre-cancerous,” the expert said.
Pylev noted that in addition to Barrett’s esophagus, dysplasia, leukoplakia, erythroplakia, tubular adenoma, hereditary familial polyposis of the colon and stomach ulcers can also turn into cancer.
“Such formations are indicative of endoscopic removal. There is also hereditary familial polyposis of the colon, in which polyps cover all parts of the colon and are extremely difficult to remove. Typically, people with this diagnosis have a strong family history of cancer. Often such patients have their colon removed prophylactically,” the oncologist concluded.
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