Stomach Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

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Stomach Cancer
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Stomach Cancer

• Stomach Cancer is well known as gastric cancer,
  it is identified by the expansion of cancerous
  cells inside the lining of the stomach. This
  cancer can metastasize to other parts of the
  body, including the liver, bones, lungs and lymph
  nodes.Different sections of the stomach cause
  various symptoms and hence different results. It
  takes many years for the growth of stomach
  cancer.According to global reports and
  research, stomach cancer is the fifth leading
  cause of cancer but now the rates have been
  falling worldwide.

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Causes of Stomach Cancer

• According to some research, stomach cancer is
  caused by
• Helicobacter pylori
• Genetics

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Risks related to Stomach Cancer

• There are many factors that can increase your
  increase of stomach cancer
• A diet high in salty and pickled foods
• Smoking
• Exposure to asbestos
• Long-term stomach inflammation
• Pernicious anemia
• Stomach polyps

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Prevention

• Avoid smoking
• Regular exercise
• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Avoid less smoked or pickled foods
• Wear protective garments if working in coal
  mining, industries, etc.

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How is stomach cancer diagnosed?

• To find the existence and severity of stomach
  cancer, many tests and procedures are available
• Gastroscopic Exam
• Imaging Tests
• Barium Meal X-ray
• Laparoscopy
• CT Scan or PET Scan
• Upper Endoscopy

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Symptoms of Stomach Cancer

• In the early stages of stomach cancer, many
  signs and symptoms are hard to recognize. Some of
  the main signs and symptoms of stomach cancer
  are
• Feeling bloated after meals
• Fatigue
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Persistent vomiting
• Unexplained, persistent nausea

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How is stomach cancer treated?

• Surgery - Depending on the stage and type of
  stomach cancer, surgery may be done to eliminate
  the cancer and part or nearby affected lymph
  nodes.
• Chemotherapy - Inoculated via mouth as pills or
  into a vein, anti-cancer drugs are being utilized
  by chemotherapy during the treatment of stomach
  cancer.
• Radiation Therapy - Radiation therapy uses
  powerful particles and rays to kill cancer cells
  in a particular area of the body.
• Targeted Therapies - There are certain targeted
  therapies and drugs that can help stop or slow
  the spread and growth of cancer cells.

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