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Mile High Magazine 5/08/2022 Esophageal Cancer Awareness

Guest: Dr. Lishan Aklog PAVmed CEO  April is esophageal cancer awareness month. More than 20,000 people are diagnosed with esophageal cancer every year and only 20% will live 5 years after being diagnosed which makes it the second most deadly cancer in the US. The incidence of esophageal cancer has increased in the US over 500% during the last four decades.  People who are men, over 80, white, obese, smokers or have a family history at risk for getting esophageal cancer.  If it can be diagnosed at the pre-cancer stages it can be treated or even in the early stages.  If someone has had chronic heartburn over years should be screened. 

Published: Tuesday, May 10, 2022   |   Runtime: 14:57