Effects of Stopping Alcohol Consumption, Subsequent Risk of Esophageal Cancer

Wednesday, Apr. 17th 2013 8:13 AM

Cancer of the oesophagus is becoming more common in Europe and North America. Around 7,800 people in the UK are diagnosed each year. The exact causes of this cancer aren’t fully understood. It appears to be more common in people who have long-term acid reflux (backflow of stomach acid into the oesophagus).

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