Produced by: Manoj Kumar
What starts as casual heartburn can quietly spiral into one of the deadliest cancers. Doctors warn: if it burns twice a week, it’s already a red flag.
GERD isn’t just annoying—it’s potentially fatal. Persistent reflux has now been directly tied to the fastest-growing esophageal cancer in America.
Food feels stuck? It’s not just discomfort—it could be dysphagia, one of the earliest and most overlooked symptoms of esophageal cancer.
Barrett’s esophagus is a quiet killer. One step before cancer, it’s forming inside millions without symptoms—until it’s too late.
Men are 4x more likely to develop esophageal cancer. Why? Hormones, habits, and hidden anatomy clues might explain the gendered risk.
That spare tire could be more dangerous than you think. Abdominal obesity is now a confirmed risk factor for esophageal cancer, not just heart disease.
A persistent cough, hoarse voice, or unexplained chest pain? Doctors say these subtle signs might be your body’s cry for help—don’t shrug them off.
Esophageal adenocarcinoma hits white Americans hardest—and researchers are racing to understand why one demographic is bearing the brunt.
Between 2012 and 2019, esophageal cancer rates in middle-aged adults doubled. GERD is no longer just a boomer problem.