Barrett's esophagus Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Image of the Month: Barrett’s esophagus

August 7, 2025 Barrett's esophagus, Cancer, esophageal adenocarcinoma, heartburn, Research

This microscopy view of tissue lining the esophagus shows the distinctive characteristics of Barrett’s esophagus next to normal tissue.

A person sitting on a dock at sunset with their knees pulled up to their head.

From The Labs

Revealing the path from heartburn to Barrett’s esophagus

July 17, 2025 acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus, bile reflux, cancer of the esophagus, CDX2, heartburn, Research, SOX2

The findings deepen our understanding of how the disease develops and offer new ways of identifying people at risk and potentially preventing the condition from progressing to cancer.

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Endoscopy: How does it work and what are the benefits?

May 6, 2015 Barrett's esophagus, Baylor College of Medicine, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, endoscopy, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, heartburn, Houston, Julia Parsons

Have an endoscopy scheduled or just curious about the procedure? Dr. Hashem El-Serag, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, says patients

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Reducing your risk for esophageal cancer

April 15, 2015 Barrett's esophagus, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, Healthcare, Houston, Julia Parsons, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center

April is esophageal cancer awareness month, and Baylor College of Medicine’s gastroenterology experts are reminding people that this type of cancer is treatable.