Stomach Cancer
Stomach Cancer Risk Factors | Stomach Cancer Symptoms | Stomach Cancer Early Detection | Stomach Cancer Prevention | Stomach Cancer Treatment
Stomach Cancer Risk Factors The following are the risk factors for stomach cancer:
- Diet - Eating a diet high in preserved foods has been linked with higher rates of stomach cancer
- Gender - Stomach cancer is almost twice as common in men as in women
- Infections - Stomach infections by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, which is a major cause of stomach ulcers, is also associated with a much higher risk of stomach cancer
- Smoking and Alcohol Abuse - This is also known to increase the risk of getting stomach cancer
- Other diseases - People with pernicious anemia or achlorhydria are more likely to get stomach cancer
Stomach Cancer SymptomsStomach cancer often does not have symptoms in the early stages, or they can be vague and non-specific. Some of the symptoms are as follows:
- Blood in the stool
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
- Persistent nausea and/or vomiting with or without blood
- Heartburn, indigestion, or ulcer-type symptoms
- Unintended weight loss and lack of appetite
- Abdominal bloating
- Diarrhea and constipation
- Weakness and fatigue
Stomach Cancer Early DetectionEarly detection may be the best way to improve the odds of beating this disease. Early detection methods include:
- Endoscopy is the main test used to diagnose stomach cancer when people have certain risk factors
- Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) series, an x-ray test, is employed to look at the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine
- CT scans show the stomach fairly clearly and often can confirm the location of the cancer
Stomach Cancer PreventionTo prevent Stomach cancer, the following preventive measures can be taken, such as:
- Avoiding excessive amounts of salted, smoked, and pickled food
- Including a diet rich in fruit and vegetables
- Abstaining from tobacco and excessive amounts of alcohol
Stomach Cancer TreatmentThe following treatment options are available:
- Surgery - Sometimes only part of the stomach is removed (partial gastrectomy), but in more severe cases, it is necessary to remove the whole stomach (total gastrectomy)
- Chemotherapy - Most people who receive chemotherapy have it after surgery
- Radiation - Radiation therapy may be given along with chemotherapy
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