Yes, but I was diagnosed by three different Drs. in three different stages. Demeester turned out to be right when they did the biopsy after the surgery. All the other Drs. wanted to start with chemo. It was still a tough choice.
It is attractive to start with something that doesn’t involve 12 hours of surgery and 10 days in intensive care with 18 tubes going in and out of you.
In Europe they seem to try the non-surgical methods to avoid the cost of surgery. They also seem to delay the endoscopic inspection of patients until it is too late.
Too many Dr seem to give out antacid pills without doing a visual inspection. I think it is a good idea to have both a endoscope when you hit 55.
You were very “lucky”
Completely agree...
I have acid reflux - had it for 10 yrs before seeking help - GP said get thee to a Gastro-Ent who immediately ordered an endoscopy (bless him) - early Barrett’s - now I get both “ends” looked at in the same procedure as I’m over 50...thank you God for advanced medical technology..
And good luck to Hitchens...best TV ever was his face offs with his bro on CSPAN...intellectual candy...