It seems harmless, but heartburn can lead to deadly esophageal cancer, one of the fastest growing cancer diagnoses in the nation.
- Estimated new cases of esophageal cancer for 2014 are 18,170.
- Estimated deaths from esophageal cancer for 2014 are 15,450.
http://gadsdenmessenger.com/2014/05/09/groundbreaking-treatment-at-riverview-regional-prevents-esophageal-cancer/