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What Is Barrett's Esophagus?

BE does not have symptoms, and most people learn they have it when they seek treatment for GERD. "What often brings people to the doctor are the symptoms of heartburn and acid regurgitation," says Gary Falk, MD, a professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia. "If a complication such as cancer develops, people may have trouble swallowing, chest pain, and weight loss, but that is only in the minority of individuals."

While some research suggests that BE has been increasing in females over the last decade, men are more likely than women to have BE and get esophageal cancer.

"The typical risk factors for BE that people talk about are male gender, age greater than 50, white race, obesity, smoking, or a first degree relative with Barrett's or esophageal cancer," says Dr. Falk.

If patients have symptoms such as trouble swallowing, weight loss, and chest pain, they should seek urgent medical attention.

Valley Cancer Treatment Center Holding Event To Celebrate Survivors

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Gil Soto still remembers the day he got his cancer diagnosis.

On July 5, 2020, a doctor told him he had Stage 4 stomach cancer and Stage 3 esophageal cancer.

"I remember the doctor coming in, and she says, 'I'm sorry to tell you that you have cancer.' Those were the last words I heard. I could see her talking to me, but I couldn't hear a word she was saying. It just didn't compute," he said.

Soto had an emergency procedure. That was followed by four months of chemotherapy and 28 days of radiation.

It took a toll on him physically, but also mentally.

"There are just so many things that go on that sometimes, mentally, you're fighting so hard in your mind that you forget to fight for your body, and that takes a toll on your body," he said.

Soto says he's standing here today because of the support of his loved ones and the staff at cCARE.

This weekend, he'll share his story with others at cCARE's Celebration of Life.

"We want to go ahead and share, highlight our survivors' journeys, how their families are united, and how to promote healthy lifestyle after as well," says cCares Community Liasion Aurora Gutierrez.

cCARE provides survivorship care to patients once treated for cancer, a way to help them move forward and prepare for what comes next.

"With cancer, it's never really gone away," says Howard Lo. "You just have to be careful, to be more proactive as before."

Saturday's Celebration of Life hopes to connect survivors and their loved ones and recognize their resilience.

"I thank God I'm still standing here today," Soto said.

The event will be held from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday. It is open to all survivors and their loved ones, regardless of where treatment was received.

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