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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 »

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 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 »

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 »

Gastroenterologist Los Angeles - Adenocarcinoma: Stomach Cancer by drtabib Posted Mon 17 Jan 2011 5:15am different forms of gastric cancer otherwise known as stomach cancer, but adenocarcinoma has long been the most common in the United states and all around globe. This cancer begins... In recent years the United Stated has experienced a great decline in adenocarcinoma, which is the most common form of stomach cancer. Many people believe that decline 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 »

Research - clinical trials for stomach cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm See current stomach cancer trials Cancer research trials are carried out to try to find new and better treatments for cancer. Trials that are carried out on patients are known as clinical trials. Clinical trials may be carried out to: test new treatments, such as new chemotherapy drugs, gene therapy or cancer vaccines look at new Read on »

Planning treatment for stomach cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm The usual treatments for stomach cancer are surgery, the main treatment, and chemotherapyRadiotherapy is rarely used. which is occasionally used either before or after.... Treatment can be given for different reasons and the potential benefits will vary for each person. Early-stage stomach cancer In people with early-stage stomach cancer, surgery Read on »

Chemotherapy for stomach cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm . These are too small to be seen on a scan and can make the cancer come back later on. Early stomach cancer Some research studies have suggested that giving chemotherapy after surgery... and reduced the chance of the cancer coming back. Locally-advanced stomach cancer Occasionally, if the cancer has not spread beyond the stomach but it cannot be removed by surgery 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 »