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Gastric cancer is cancer that starts in the stomach. |
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Symptoms
Abdominal pain; Breath odor; Difficulty swallowing, particularly difficulty that increases over time; Excessive belch...
Causes
Several different types of cancer can occur in the stomach. The most common type is called adenocarcinoma, which star...
Tests
The following tests can help diagnose gastric cancer: Complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia; Esophagogastrod...
Treatments
Surgical removal of the stomach (gastrectomy) is the only curative treatment. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy may ...
Drugs
-Treatment of cancer with synthetic drugs that destroy the tumor either by inhibiting the growth of the cancerous cel...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness may often be eased by joining a support group with members who share common experiences and pro...
Complications
Fluid build up in the belly area (ascites; Spread of cancer to other organs or tissues; Weight loss.
Prevention
Mass screening programs have been successful in detecting disease in the early stages in Japan, where the risk of gas...
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