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Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

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What is Stomach (Gastric) 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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  • 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.

Infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. a diet high in smoked, pickled and salted foods and low in fresh fruit and vegetables. alcohol consumption. being overweight or obese.

  • 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.

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

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

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.

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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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