November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Importance of stomach cancer awareness month
November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
Importance of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month
What are the risk factors (causes) for stomach cancer?
⦿ H. pylori infection: This bacterial infection is a major risk factor for stomach cancer.
⦿ Diet: A diet high in processed meats, red meat, salted foods, and low in fruits and vegetables may increase the risk.
⦿ Smoking: Smoking significantly increases the risk of stomach cancer.
⦿ Family history: Having a family history of stomach cancer increases one’s risk.
⦿ Age: Stomach cancer is more common in older adults, particularly those over 50.
What are the risk factors (causes) for stomach cancer?
⦿ H. pylori infection: This bacterial infection is a major risk factor for stomach cancer.
⦿ Diet: A diet high in processed meats, red meat, salted foods, and low in fruits and vegetables may increase the risk.
⦿ Smoking: Smoking significantly increases the risk of stomach cancer.
⦿ Family history: Having a family history of stomach cancer increases one’s risk.
⦿ Age: Stomach cancer is more common in older adults, particularly those over 50.
What are the symptoms of stomach cancer?
What are the locations of stomach cancer?
Fundus: The fundus is the upper part of the stomach, located just below the esophagus. It is the most common site for early-stage stomach cancer.
Body: The body is the middle part of the stomach. It is where most stomach cancers develop.
Antrum: The antrum is the lower part of the stomach. It is where food is churned and mixed with digestive juices before it enters the small intestine.
How is stomach cancer diagnosed?
Endoscopy & Biopsy:
What is the staging of stomach cancer?
What are the stages of stomach cancer?
Stage | Description |
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0 | Cancer is confined to the inner lining of the stomach. |
1 | Cancer mucosal layer of the stomach wall. |
2 | Cancer has grown into the muscle layer of the stomach wall. |
3 | Cancer has grown through the outer lining of the stomach wall or into nearby lymph nodes. |
4 | Cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs, or bones. |
What are the treatment options for stomach cancer?
⦿ Surgery: Surgery is the most common treatment for stomach cancer. The type of surgery depends on the extent of the cancer.
⦿ Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy involves using drugs to destroy cancer cells. It may be used before or after surgery or as the primary treatment. The most common mode of treatment is chemotherapy followed by surgery followed by chemotherapy.
⦿ Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. It may be used before or after surgery or to relieve symptoms in advanced-stage cancer.
⦿ Targeted therapy: These drugs target specific molecules involved in cancer cell growth and proliferation. They may be used in combination with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
What is the survival rate for stomach cancer?
How can I reduce my risk of stomach cancer?
Dr. Harsh Shah
Dr Harsh Shah is a specialized stomach cancer surgeon in Ahmedabad. He is practising at Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad.
Dr. Harsh Shah
Dr Harsh Shah is a specialized stomach cancer surgeon in Ahmedabad. He is practising at Apollo Hospital, Ahmedabad.