For some people, esophageal cancer sends up a red flag

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For some people, esophageal cancer sends up a red flag.

Literally: it's red.

Doctors at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism report that when alcohol consumption results in facial flushing, it's time to call your M.D. to schedule an endoscopic cancer screening.

Research shows that an inherited deficiency in an enzyme known as ALDH-2 prompts facial flushing after just a couple of drinks. And this warning sign suggests a much higher risk of esophageal cancer compared to the general population.

NIAAA officials estimate that well over 500 million people worldwide may be deficient in ALDH-2. And it appears that every one of them who also drinks alcohol may also be raising their esophageal cancer risk.

Esophageal cancer is one of the deadliest, with a very low 5-year survival rate.

deepdiver · Answer

EXCUSE ME!!! The kettle calling the pot black! LOL :>)))))))))))))))

twehner5 · Answer

My turn to ask....have you looked in the mirror?

deepdiver · Answer

But I have a GREAT SMILE!!!!! :>))))))))))))))

twehner5 · Answer

Your breath stinks...

deepdiver · Answer

why? don't you like my smile!

twehner5 · Answer

Don't pay the bill.

deepdiver · Answer

DON'T GET ME STARTED WITH A MURDERER!!
DID YOU SEE I JUST CAME BACK FROM THE DENTIST

twehner5 · Answer

Are you saying I'm a clown?  I bet you don't call Ted Kennedy a clown, and his nose is red !!!

deepdiver · Answer

FOR TWEHNER5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfPI4PTu8_s&NR=1

twehner5 · Answer

I felt this was SO directed at me...what with my red nose and all.

For some people, esophageal cancer sends up a red flag

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