pre cancerous cells Archives

Watchful waiting no longer recommended for some high-risk Barrett’s esophagus patients

Bethesda, MD (March 1, 2011) — Endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous cells in patients with confirmed, high-risk Barrett’s esophagus is recommended rather than surveillance, according to a new “Medical Position Statement on the Management of Barret…

Detecting esophageal cancer with light

ScienceBlog.com

DURHAM, N.C. — A tiny light source and sensors at the end of an endoscope may provide a more accurate way to identify pre-cancerous cells in the lining of the esophagus.
Developed by biomedical engineers at Duke University and successfully t…