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GASTRIC (STOMACH) CANCER by Stephanie S. Jewett Posted Sat 24 Jul 2010 6:07am Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. These two terms most often refer to stomach cancer that begins in the mucus-producing cells on the inside Early Gastric Cancer lining of the stomach (adenocarcinoma). Adenocarcinoma is the most common type Read on »

Stomach Cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Thu 11 Jun 2009 12:58am tumors (also called benign tumors) do not spread to other parts of the body. Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall... What is stomach cancer? The body is made up of many types of cells. Normally, cells grow, divide and then die. Sometimes, cells mutate (change) and begin to grow Read on »

How is stomach cancer treated? by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Thu 11 Jun 2009 1:05am Treatment for stomach cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination of these treatments. The choice of treatment depends on whether the cancer is just in the stomach or if it has spread to other places in the body. A person’s age and overall health will also affect the choice of treatment. Read on »

Stomach Cancer Overview by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is a disease that develops when cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. The stomach is a j shaped organ that is part of the digestive system. It is located in the upper part of the abdomen. Symptoms of Stomach Cancer Many times, stomach cancer does not present any symptoms in the early stages. It is so Read on »

References for the stomach cancer information centre by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm The information in the stomach cancer information centre is based on the Cancerbackup booklet, Understanding Stomach Cancer, which has been produced in accordance with the following sources and guidelines: Guidelines for the Management of Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer. Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Read on »

Symptoms of stomach cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm The symptoms of stomach cancer may include any of the following: indigestion that does not go away losing your appetite difficulty in swallowing losing weight... from the wall of the stomach) Many of the symptoms described above are common to conditions other than cancer of the stomach. Most people who see their doctor Read on »

Causes of stomach cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm The exact causes of cancer of the stomach are still unknown, although research is being done to try to find the cause. Over the past 30 years the number of people who develop stomach cancer has fallen, especially in Western countries. Although the reason for this is unknown, it is thought to be related to changes in our diet, particularly the use Read on »

Radiotherapy for stomach cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm Radiotherapy is not usually used to treat cancer of the stomach. This is because the stomach is so close to other major organs that it is difficult to give effective... time. This is known as chemo-radiotherapy and it is sometimes given after surgery. Chemo-radiotherapy in the treatment of stomach cancer is still being researched in clinical Read on »

Targeting the Hedgehog Pathway in Stomach Cancer by Cancer.gov Posted Mon 31 May 2010 9:00pm Targeting the Hedgehog Pathway in Stomach Cancer Name of the Trial Phase II Randomized Study of FOLFOX Chemotherapy With Versus... This Trial Is Important Stomach cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although the overall incidence of stomach cancer has been declining Read on »

Stomach Cancer Symptoms by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm About Stomach Cancer Symptoms: Many times, stomach cancer does not present any symptoms in the early stages. It is so important to talk about any symptoms or discomforts you are experiencing early on. These symptoms of stomach cancer are also symptoms of many other illnesses. Blood in the stool: Seeing blood in the stools is a symptom Read on »