As the name suggests, stomach cancer means abnormal tissue growth in stomach (medically known as Adenocarcinoma). It is also called gastric cancer. Usually, stomach cancer sets off from the inner lining of the stomach (mucosa of stomach) and slowly invades it. The cancerous tissue can also spread to the esophagus or towards the small intestine. There is no clear reason for the onset of this disease. But there are several risk factors which may augment its occurrence.
The exact cause of stomach cancer is still not known. However, there are certain factors that increase your risk of suffering from this condition.
Certain dietary and lifestyle factors that raise your risk of stomach cancer include -
According to Dr Sharma, ‘The different types of stomach cancer are as follows:
Adenocarcinoma: It occurs when the glandular cells lining the inside of the stomach develop abnormalities,
Lymphoma: This occurs when the immune cells contained in the walls of the stomach develop cancer,
Carcinoid Cancer: It develops in the hormone producing cells
Gastointestinal Stromal Tumour: This type of cancer affects specific nervous system cells found in the stomach
Of the aforementioned types of cancer, adenocarcinoma is the most common and affects a sizeable majority of all stomach cancer patients.’
The common signs and symptoms that most people suffering from stomach cancer experience include –
‘Diagnosis of stomach cancer is usually done by endoscopy and imaging tests like CT scan, PET scan etc. Barium swallow test, where the patient is made to drink thick viscous liquid called barium, is also used to determine any contusions in the stomach lining. In certain cases, the doctors may also opt for an exploratory laparoscopic surgery to check if the cancer has progressed beyond the stomach within the abdomen,’ says Dr Sharma.
Treatment and management of stomach cancer varies depending on the stage of the cancer. It is mainly aimed to reduce the size of the tumor or surgically remove it.
Dr Sharma says, ‘If left untreated, stomach cancer can lead to many complications such as nausea, pain, difficulty swallowing, bleeding, weight loss and vomiting. Furthermore, it may spread to liver and cause fever, jaundice and other liver related troubles.’
Patients with stomach cancer should opt for major lifestyle changes such as –
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