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Stomach Cancer is one of the malignancies which remain difficult to treat as it spreads fast. So it becomes important that we are aware of it and respond at the earliest to any particular symptoms.<br>
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Stomach Cancer Treatment In Delhi ByDr. Neeraj Goel, Cancer Surgeon InDelhi StomachCancer Stomach Cancer is one of the malignancies which remain difficult to treat as it spreads fast. So it becomes important that we are aware of it and respond at the earliest to any particularsymptoms. What is stomachcancer? When there is uncontrolled growth of cells in your stomach it is known as stomachcancer. Whataretherisksfactorsfordevelopmentof stomachcancer? There are certain risk factors which can make one person prone tostomach cancers. But that does not mean that any person having risk factors will develop stomach cancer, similarly also a person without any risk factors can developcancer. Smoking and alcohol: these are two major risk factors. Risk of getting cancer increases proportionately to the amount and duration of tobacco or alcohol use
Diet: Non vegetarian diet especially smoked foods increase therisk Obesity: It is a statistically significant risk factor for the development of stomachcancer H pylori infection: This bacterial infection of the stomach is known to cause stomachcancers. Pernicious anemia: Or Vit B 12 deficiency anemia has also been associated with stomachcancers Stomach Polyps: Risk is higher in people who have small growths from the stomach mucosa called aspolyps Blood group A: These people are also at slightly higherrisk Whatarethesymptomsofstomachcancers? Indigestion: Indigestion is not uncommon but any symptoms of hyperacidity which is persistent and disturbing should be thoroughly investigated as it may be the first symptom of stomachcancer. Black stools: Black tarry stools signifies bleeding from the upper GI tract and can occur from cancer of thestomach Unexplained weight loss or loss ofappetite Blood invomiting Feeling of fullness aftermeals Weakness How is stomach cancerdiagnosed? With any of the above symptoms you shouldvisit your gastroenterologist or GI surgeon/Oncologist. They will order certain tests to diagnose theproblem. UGI Endoscopy: This involves placing a camera through your mouthinto the stomach to look for any abnormal growth and taking thebiopsy. Once the diagnosis is confirmed on biopsy, your surgeon will be ordering one CT scan of theabdomen. CT Scan: This will tell about the extent of the disease and helpyour surgeon in deciding the Surgery. How is stomach cancertreated?
Stomach cancer treatmentinvolves Surgery Chemotherapy And sometimes radiationtherapy Surgery remains the mainstay and involves removal of a part or total stomach depending upon the location of the tumor with subsequentreconstruction. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are usually given after the surgerybut sometimes if the initial disease is bigger and not appropriate for surgery you might be asked to take chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy prior to surgery to make the diseaseoperable. Tag = Cancer surgeon in Delhi, GI Surgeon in Delhi For more information =https://www.gastrodelhi.com/