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Gastric (Stomach) Cancer

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What is Gastric (Stomach) Cancer?

Stomach cancer, which is also called gastric cancer, is a growth of cells that starts in the stomach. The stomach is in the upper middle part of the belly, just below the ribs. The stomach helps to break down and digest food. Stomach cancer can happen in any part of the stomach.

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  • Unexplained weight loss.
  • Severe abdominal pain.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Vomiting blood.
  • Tarry (dark, sticky) stool.
  • Difficulty or painful swallowing.

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.

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

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

  • Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Try to include fruits and vegetables in your diet each day.
  • Reduce the amount of salty and smoked foods you eat. Protect your stomach by limiting these foods.
  • Stop smoking. If you smoke, quit.
  • Tell your health care provider if stomach cancer runs in your family.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Removing small cancers from the stomach lining. Very small cancers can be cut away from the inside lining of the stomach.
  • Removing part of the stomach. This procedure is called a subtotal gastrectomy.
  • Removing the entire stomach.
  • Removing lymph nodes to look for cancer.
  • Surgery to relieve symptom.
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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Partial gastrectomy: This procedure removes part of the stomach. Doctors typically remove lymph nodes and fatty tissue as well to help ensure all the cancer is gone.
  • Total gastrectomy: Doctors remove the entire stomach, surrounding lymph nodes and fatty tissue.

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