Gastric Cancer (Stomach Cancer) (Surgical Oncology)

Symptoms

Nausea and/or vomiting.
Swelling of the abdomen.
Blood in vomit.
Heartburn or indigestion (dyspepsia)
Unexplained tiredness or weakness.
Loss of appetite and/or weight loss.
A painful or burning sensation in the abdomen.
A sense of fullness, even after a small meal.

Complications

Cancer in the stomach can lead to ascites, causing fluid build-up in the abdomen, leading to the patient feeling pressure on their abdomen and shortness of breath. Metastases are also a complication of advanced gastric cancer. Common sites for gastric cancer metastases include the lungs, liver, or bones.

Causes

Smoking tobacco.
Being aged over 60.
Alcohol consumption.
Being overweight or obese.
Pernicious anemia (low red blood cells).
Infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori.
A diet high in smoked, pickled and salted foods and low in fresh fruit and vegetables.

Prevention

Diet. Based on fair evidence, excessive salt intake and deficient dietary consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables are associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. Dietary intake of vitamin C contained in vegetables, fruits, and other foods of plant origin is associated with a reduced risk of gastric cancer.

Risk factors

The important risk factors of the causes of gastric cancer are H. pylori, obesity, smoking, red meat, alcohol, and low socioeconomic status (22).

Treatment

Some stage 1 cancers may need surgery to remove all of or some of the stomach. For stage 2 and stage 3 stomach cancers, surgery might not be the first treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy might be used first to shrink the cancer. This might make it easier to remove the cancer completely.

Consult with experienced Doctors

MGMCH is home to some of the most eminent doctors in the world, most of whom are pioneers in their respective arenas and are renowned for developing
innovative and revolutionary procedures

Dr. Raj Govind Sharma

Professor & HOD

Experience40years

QualificationMBBS, MS, FACS, FICS, FUICC, FSSO(USA)
OPD Schedule

Book an Appointment
Dr. Dinesh Yadav

Professor

Experience15years

QualificationMBBS, MS, M.Ch.(Surgical Oncology)
OPD Schedule

Book an Appointment
Dr. Sanjay Sharma

Professor

Experience10years

QualificationMBBS, MS, M.Ch.
OPD Schedule

Book an Appointment
Dr. Nitin Khunteta

Professor

Experience23years

QualificationMBBS, MS, M.Ch. , DNB (Surgical Oncology 1st Batch of India )
OPD Schedule

Book an Appointment
Dr. Anand Mohan

Associate Professor

Experience7years

QualificationMBBS, MS, M.Ch., (DNB Fellowship in MIS GI & Peritoneal Surface Malignancy)
OPD Schedule

Book an Appointment
Dr. Hemant Yadav

Associate Professor

Experience5years

QualificationMDS, PGCE
OPD Schedule

Book an Appointment
Dr. Rahul Gupta

Assistant Professor

Experience4years

QualificationMS, DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
OPD Schedule

Book an Appointment