I was a long-time sufferer with heartburn and was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus a few years ago. While my symptoms have been under control, I worry about esophageal cancer. Do any drugs prevent the development of esophageal cancer in patients with Barrett's esophagus?
It has long been felt that medications could not prevent the progression of Barrett's esophagus to cancer. Initial reports of a current study in progress in the United Kingdom is looking at whether treatment with aspirin...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Goals of Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseIndividuals with occasional, mild symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may not... Read more »
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Generic Name: FAMOTIDINE SUSPENSION - ORAL Pronounced: (fam-OH-tih-dine) Uses Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines. It... Read more »
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Generic Name: RANITIDINE LIQUID - ORALPronounced: (ran-IT-uh-deen)Uses Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and... Read more »
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Generic Name: NIZATIDINE - ORAL Pronounced: (nye-ZAT-ih-deen) Uses Nizatidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent... Read more »
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