Stomach Cancer - Symptoms, Treatments

Stomach cancer, which is scientifically termed as gastric cancer, is the acquisition of the malignant group of cells that form a mass in a part of the stomach. Several types of cancer can occur in the stomach. The most common type is called adenocarcinoma. It starts from one of the cell types found in the lining of the stomach.

Symptoms Of Stomach Cancer

Early symptoms include:

• Indigestion or heartburn
• Pain or discomfort in the abdomen
• Nausea and vomiting, particularly vomiting up solid food shortly after eating
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Bloating of the stomach after meals
• Loss of appetite
• Sensation of food getting stuck in the throat while eating

Symptoms of advanced stomach cancer may include:

• Weakness and fatigue
• Vomiting blood or having blood in the stool
• Unexplained weight loss

Treatments For Stomach Cancer

Surgery (Gastrectomy) - A common method in which the affected part is cut off. Key hole surgery is also done.

Chemotherapy - Anti-cancer medicines are used to kill cancer cells or stop from multiplying.

Radiotherapy - In this treatment, high energy beams are focused on cancerous tissue. It kills or stops the cell from multiplying.

Chemoradiotherapy - It is a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy which did during the surgery.

Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation may improve symptoms and may extend survival, but may not cure cancer. Surgery is recommended for mitigating cancerous cells.

How To Prevent Stomach Cancer?

As the experts do not know the real cause of gastric cancer, there are no vaccines for it. There is no way to prevent it, however, a certain measure can be taken to reduce the risk of developing the disease.

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
• Reduce consumption of salty and smoked foods.
• Avoid smoking
• Check up with the Doctor regularly

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Don't Ignore The Warning Signs.. Treat Pancreatic Cancer At The Earliest..

Pancreatic cancer is an uncontrolled and abnormal growth of the cells present in the pancreas. The pancreas is a large gland in the body and is a part of the digestive system. 

Symptoms Of Pancreatic Cancer

• Pain in the stomach or back area
• Unexpected weight loss
• Jaundice
• Bowel changes
• Nausea and vomiting
• Indigestion
• Blood clots
• Fever and shivering
• Diabetes

Causes For Pancreatic Cancer

• Age factor
• Smoking
• Inflammation of the pancreas
• Stomach ulcer
• Genetics

Diagnosis of pancreatic cancer carries out with a physical examination followed by some tests. They are

• Urine test
• Blood test
• Ultrasound scan
• Computerized tomography (CT) scan
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan

Depending on the results of the scan, some further tests may include

• Endoluminal ultrasonography (EUS) endoscopy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) 
• Laparoscopy

It is very difficult to treat pancreatic cancer. It is very often that cancer will not be detected in the early stages and rarely causes any symptoms. It is also more difficult to treat cancer, if it is large in shape. The treatment of cancer purely depends on the type and location. It is also important to consider person’s health, age and personal preferences while prescribing treatment. 

Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer

There are three main types of treatment available for pancreatic cancer. They are

• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Radiotherapy

More intensive treatment provides doctors better chances of treating cancer. It is doctor’s role to provide best balance between the need for intensive treatment and desire to restrict side effects as much as possible. The most curative treatment for pancreatic cancer is surgical removal of all cancer and a pancreatic transplant. Chemotherapy helps patients to improve their quality of life and extend life.

Dr. Deepak Varma, Gastrosurgeon in Kochi has many years of experience to treat cancer.

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