If you are concerned look up Barrett's Esophagus/disease. I have just been diagnosed with it.

I was diagnosed with G.E.R.D.back in 05 when I was hospitalized,also diag. with Barretts escophgus.it is a pre-cancerous cond.The lining of my escophgus is gone due to acid reflex(funny thing about that is I dont remember feeling the effects of heartburn)Anyways,this is what they refer to as Barretts escophgus,and yes it can lead to cancer.You(I)need to get tested by a specialist.They will put a tube down your throat and look at the stomach and ecophgus,this is while your under anesthesia(sp.)It doesnt hurt,theres a slight discomfort after you wake up.actually Im due to have one(test)in Jan,
have you ever seen the Wiggles perform?Do you know any of them or there familys??They seem soo sweet.We all love them here.My 21 month old absolutly adores them,he dances with them,its so darn cute!!!Have you read/heard anything about Greg Page?It was on T.V.(news) that he was having possible heart probs.Hope he is alright.Prayed for him.Hes to young to be ill but seems life has its way and we just have to do what we can,right?Hope this infor, is helpful.If you ever have any questions please feel free to write,Im a stay at home grandma.god bless you and family,val

Severe GERD can predispose you to possible dysplasia leading to the possibility of the development of a cancerous esophagus. True as, mentioned about by those familiar with Barrett's condition.
This is one reason some doctors finally recommend surgery that can have mixed results. I have a neighber who had such erosion of his entire esophagus, and also a form of autoimmune disease called psoriatic arthritis, that finally the doctors recommended his entire esophagus be removed, or most of it and the stomach was stretched in a difficult surgery to eliminate the large number of dysplasia lesions that were covering his entire esophagus. While the dysplasia was so far benign, they could not biopsy all the lesions, which they felt would show some signs of cancerous activity. Thus the surgery was done. It was certainly no picnic, but he apparently had some good docs, and the VA which has seemed to care for him adequately. He is tough as nails to endure such a drastic surgery, but thus far, after some 5 years, he is adjusted to the limited bites, and adjustments. It's just impossible to know when these tough surgeries are that beneficial. But it seems to be the only last option available in a most difficult condition. I wish I had a better reply, as I feel my wife has suffered greatly from some Vagus Nerve damage since a fundoplication surgery for a similar complication, but not quite so severe, and the results have for her been constant fainting, or Neurogenic Syncope spells nearly every day. You make trade offs, and I wish the answers were better. Bless those of you who have to endure such misery. Be of strong spirit if possible, and seek all the positive support you can get. The surgery should be throughly explained and COMPLICATIONS totally explained as well. It's a LAW now calle INFORMED CONSENT, and doctors should be required to advice patiets of
ALL possible complications, including drug interactions. I think not one in 10 docs can explain a lot of drug induced interactions. Beware those who treat you, because greed is their game all too often. I have a very low regard for some doctors who think they are Gods. They most certainly are NOT. Ask questions for sure, and if they don't like it, to hell with em, and find a decent doctor. Best of wishes to you.