Why don't you ask the physician who diagnosed you with Barrett's metaplasia what the future holds and what steps you should take? That should be your first step. Since you are concerned about cancer, your second step could be to get a second opinion at a major medical center that deals with your type of problem all the time. Such an example would be M.D.Anderson, Mayo Clinic, or Cleveland Clinic, or many others. Check with them.
Metaplasia is not cancer. Metaplasia is a reversible change in cell type that can occur in response to chronic irritation or inflammation. It is considered a precancerous condition since it may increase the risk of developing cancer if the underlying cause is not addressed.
yes it can
Your personal chances of getting different types of cancer from a preliminary type of cancer vary from person to person and depend on the size of the cancer before it is discovered.
Intestinal metaplasia is typically considered a pre-cancerous condition that increases the risk of gastric cancer. Reversal of intestinal metaplasia is possible, especially if the underlying cause, such as long-term inflammation due to H. pylori infection, is treated promptly. However, the process of reversing intestinal metaplasia is complex and may not always be successful.
Yes , he has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
it was first diagnosed in 1968
yes, he was diagnosed with pre mature lung cancer. the caner is found to be benine which means it will spread if not properly cared for. it is noted that he smokes which increased his chances for the disease.
He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, cancer of the knee,
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CANCER!!
leukemia
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Each year, about 170,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer.