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No smoking, no alcohol: The hidden reason behind how a fit 30-year-old got diagnosed with oesophageal cancer

A fit, 30-year-old man was recently blindsided by a diagnosis of esophageal cancer, that seemed impossible given his zero history of smoking or alcohol use. Acid reflux coach Aftab Ali, on his social media account, shared this heartbreaking story of how a young and fit individual got diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

This patient's story had some key lessons for anybody who assumes that chronic disease only happens to people with poor life habits or genetic risks. His story is told from his perspective, combined with that of his medical team, and brings into sharp focus the long-term dangers of acid reflux and the poorly understood condition called Barrett's esophagus.

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