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Cancer of Stomach
Symptoms:
* Blood in the stool
* Abdominal Pain and Discomfort
* Peristent Nausea and/or Vomiting
* Loss of Appetite
* Abdominal Bloating
* Changesin Bowel Habits
* Feeling Excessively Tired
* Losing Weight Without Trying
Treatment:
Can be treated by surgery alone. No chemotherapy or radiation therapy is needed. Gastrectomy (surgicalremoval of part or all of the stomach) and lymphadenectomy (removal of the nearby lymph nodes) is usually done.
The omentum (an apron-like layer of fatty tissue in the abdomen) and nearby lymph nodesare also removed. Endoscopic mucosal resection may rarely be an option for some small T1a cancers. No further treatment is usually needed after surgery.

Chemotherapy (chemo) may be given beforesurgery.

Prevention:

* Diet and Lifestyle : Excessive salt intake has been identified as a possible risk factor for gastric cancer. Having a high intake of fresh fruits and vegetables may beassociated with a decreased risk of gastric cancer. Studies have suggested that eating foods that contain beta-carotene and vitamin C may decrease the risk of gastric cancer, especially if intake ofmicronutrients is inadequate.

* Pre-existing Conditions: Infection with a certain bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, is associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. Long-standing reflux ofgastric contents and the development of an abnormal cellular lining is also associated with an increased risk of cancer at the junction of the stomach and esophagus.

Statisctics:

Test:

* Atiny camera to see inside your stomach (upper endoscopy). A thin tube containing a tiny camera is passed down your throat and into your stomach. Your doctor can look for signs of cancer. If anysuspicious areas are found, a piece of tissue can be collected for analysis (biopsy).
* Imaging tests. Imaging tests used to look for stomach cancer include computerized tomography (CT) and a special...