Acid reflux disease may increase risk of cancers of the larynx and esophagus

(Wiley) Results from a large prospective study indicate that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is linked with higher risks of various cancers of the larynx (or voice box) and esophagus. The study is published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news