Stomach Cancer
What is
Stomach Cancer
The stomach is a hollow organ in the upper abdomen that helps break down and digest food. It connects the esophagus to the small intestine. Cancer usually starts in the innermost layer of the stomach and can spread deeper over time.
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, starts when abnormal cells grow in the lining of the stomach. Over time, these cells can form tumors and spread to other parts of the body. While stomach cancer can be life-threatening, early detection and treatment can improve outcomes and save lives.
What are the
Types Of Stomach Cancer
Adenocarcinoma
It starts in the stomach lining
Lymphoma
It is the cacner of immune cells in the stomach
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
It is the rare tumour in the stomach wall
Carcinoid tumors
It grows from hormone producing cells
Adenocarcinoma
It starts in the stomach lining
Lymphoma
It is the cacner of immune cells in the stomach
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
It is the rare tumour in the stomach wall
Carcinoid tumors
It grows from hormone producing cells
Stomach Cancer
Signs and Symptoms
Stomach Pain
Loss of Appetite
Fatigue or Weakness
Nausea or Vomiting
Indigestion and Heartburn
Unintentional Weight Loss
Feeling Full After Eating Small Amount
Black, Tarry Tools (sign of bleeding)
Stomach Cancer
Risk Factors
- Smoking and Heavy Alcohol Consumption increases the chance.
- Family history of stomach cancer
- Diet high in salty, smoked, or processed foods
- Previous stomach surgery or polyps
- Age Over 50
- Obesity
Stomach Cancer
Diagnosis
StomachUltrasound
This imaging test uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. For stomach cancer, it helps doctors see how much the cancer has grown into the stomach walls.
Imaging Tests
Tests like CT or PET scans create pictures inside your body to help check if stomach cancer has spread. It can show if cancer has reached nearby lymph nodes or other organs.
Blood Tests
Blood tests don’t confirm if you have stomach cancer, but they do give your doctor a better idea of your overall health and can help guide the next steps in your care.
Stomach Cancer
Treatments
Treatment depends on the stage of cancer, overall health, and patient preferences, and usually involves a combination of:
Surgery
Surgery may be done on its own or combined with other treatments to help remove or destroy the cancer cells.
Chemotherapy via abdomen
Warmed chemotherapy drugs are put directly into the belly to kill any leftover cancer cells.
Targeted Therapy
It focus on specific changes or weaknesses found in cancer cells, aiming to attack only the cancer without harming healthy cells.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses special chemicals to kill cancer cells.
Radiotherapy
Radiation therapy uses powerful energy beams, like X-rays, to destroy cancer cells.
Immuotherapy
This uses medicines that specifically attack features or weaknesses in cancer cells.
Have A Question?
Commonly Asked Questions
Stomach cancer can be cured, especially when detected early
Stomach cancer can be avoided by:
- Not using any tobacco products.
- Not drinking alcohol.
- Maintaining a healthy body weight (e.g. body mass index below 25)
- Being physically active every day.
- Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables (particularly citrus fruits) and low in processed meats.
Yes, stomach cancer can be fatal, particularly if diagnosed at an advanced stage
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