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Major international study reveals how often endoscopies miss early esophageal cancer

Written by Cancer Health | November 20, 2025

A CU Cancer Center–led study of more than 15,000 patients with Barrett’s esophagus found that nearly one quarter of esophageal cancers are diagnosed within a year of a negative endoscopy, underscoring the need for stronger quality standards in upper endoscopic exams.