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Scientists confirm precursor to commonest form of oesophageal cancer – offering opportunities to catch the disease early

Scientists confirm precursor to commonest form of oesophageal cancer – offering opportunities to catch the disease early

Scientists have found the strongest evidence to date that a condition known as Barrett’s oesophagus is the starting point for all cases of oesophageal

cross-posted from: https://mander.xyz/post/50633023

Scientists have found the strongest evidence to date that a condition known as Barrett’s oesophagus is the starting point for all cases of oesophageal adenocarcinoma – the most common type of oesophageal cancer in the developed world – even when telltale signs of this pre-cancerous stage are no longer visible.

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