The Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN) has petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asking it to order strong warnings on over-the-counter treatments that persistent heartburn can be a sign of increased risk of developing the cancer that annually kills 16,000 Americans — nearly 44 every day.
https://www.drugwatch.com/2017/05/11/fda-cancer-warning-antacids/
Petition to FDA Seeks Cancer Warning on Antacids