I know that oesphagtitis is oesphageal inflammation, but that was not my question. Can oesphagtitis develop into stage 4 oesophageal adenocarcinoma in 6 months?
Oesophagitis and any type of inflammation in the oesophagus over time may lead to abnormal cells developing which in turn could develop into cancer. The time that this takes can vary from person to person as everyone and each cancer is different. Some cancer cells grow and spread very slowly and others much quicker often referred to as high grade. Whilst most won't, for some people this can happen in a very short period of time.
It is often difficult for anyone to say how long a cancer has been present but do ask the specialist team involved for their thoughts on this situation.
I hope there is a plan of action for treatment moving forward and that everything goes well.
Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.
