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The First Subtle Symptom
It started quietly. Eating certain foods felt just a little different, almost as though food stuck in his throat. Like most of us might, Mark chalked it up to acid reflux or maybe a seasonal irritation. A glass of water usually smoothed things over, and he carried on.
But as weeks turned into months, the feeling grew worse. Even soft foods seemed difficult to swallow. Mealtimes, once a source of family connection, now carried a shadow of fear. He found himself eating less, losing weight,
