Discovery of origin of esophageal cancer cells highlights importance of screening for pre-cancerous Barrett’s esophagus

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Aug 12, 2021, 2:50 pm205 ptsTrending
Abnormal cells that go on develop into esophageal cancer -- cancer that affects the tube connecting the mouth and stomach -- start life as cells of the stomach, according to scientists. The study found that a particular subtype of esophageal cancer known as esophageal adenocarcinoma is always preceded by…

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