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Heartburn / GERD Heartburn / GERD Symptoms / Diagnosis Get Relief Burn-Free Diet From Sharon Gillson, your Guide to Heartburn / GERD Symptoms of Heartburn | Heartburn-Free Diet | Get Relief | Complications of Chronic Heartburn | Safe Foods for Heartburn Sufferers | Managing Heartburn Triggered by Food Esophageal Cancer Esophageal adenocarcinoma is the fastest growing cancer in the western world. Major risk factors for this cancer are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus. General Information About Esophageal Cancer Preventing Esophageal Cancer Stages of Esophageal Cancer Treating Esophageal Cancer Preventing Esophageal Cancer Lowering Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer Esophagitis Increases Risk of Esophageal Cancer Search Related Topics:  esophageal cancer  symptoms of esophageal cancer  diagnosing esophageal cancer Stomach Cancer Stomach cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach. One of the symptoms can be chronic heartburn. What is Stomach Cancer? Symptoms of Stomach Cancer Diagnosing Stomach Cancer Stages of Stomach Cancer Treating Stomach Cancer Search Related Topics:  stomach cancer  symptoms of stomach cancer  treating stomach cancer Laryngeal Cancer Cancer of the larynx (also be called laryngeal cancer) can develop in any part of the larynx, but most begins in the glottis. The inner walls of the larynx are lined with cells called squamous cells. Almost all laryngeal cancers begin in these cells. Some studies, including a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (from American Association for Cancer Research), frequent heartburn was associated with cancers of the throat and vocal cords among nonsmokers and nondrinkers. The resources below will explain laryngeal cancer, list the risk factors, give you the symptoms, and explain the diagnosis and treatment options. Laryngeal Cancer Defined Risk Factors for Laryngeal Cancer Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer Diagnosing Laryngeal Cancer Treating Laryngeal Cancer Search Related Topics:  diagnosing laryngeal cancer  causes of laryngeal cancer  treating laryngeal cancer Barrett's Esophagus Barrett's esophagus is a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged. This damage occurs when parts of the esophageal lining are repeatedly exposed to stomach acid, and are replaced by tissue that is similar to what is found intestine. This process is called intestinal metaplasia. What is Barrett's esophagus Treating Barrett's Esophagus Search Related Topics:  barrett's esophagus  treating barrett's esophagus  complications of gerd Related Searches Heartburn About Cancer Esophageal Cancer Colon Cancer Staging Cancer Information Featured Articles Prevention and Treatment Medications and Remedies Daily Life Screening Quizzes - Test Your Knowledge - FAQs Glossary of Heartburn-Related Terms Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Sharon Gillson Heartburn / GERD Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Heartburn / GERD newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Heartburn? Symptoms of Heartburn Diagnosis of Heartburn Treatment of Heartburn What Causes Heartburn   Follow me on: Advertisement