What is Barrett's esophagus? What causes Barrett's esophagus? What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Who gets Barrett's esophagus? How do I know for sure if I have Barrett's? Is there a cure for my Barrett's esophagus?

Do we know how cancer develops in Barrett's? If I have Barrett's, will I get cancer? What are the treatment options for high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's? What are the treatment options for cancer in Barrett's? What are some non-surgical therapies for Barrett's?

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Patricia L. Blount MD
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Brian J. Reid MD / PhD
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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John Deutsch, MD
St Mary's Duluth Clinic
Duluth, MN

Gary Falk, MD
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH

M. Brian Fennerty, MD
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, OR

Joel E. Richter, MD
Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA

Richard E. Sampliner, MD
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
Tucson, AZ

Stephen J. Sontag, MD
Veterans Administration Hospital
Hines, IL

Kenneth K. Wang, MD
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

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