Gastric Cancer

Gastric Cancer

Summarize

Gastric cancer is a disease that develops when malignant (cancerous) cells invade the inner lining of the stomach. The stomach, located in the upper abdomen and shaped like a J, is part of the upper digestive system. It absorbs nutrients from food (such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) and helps expel metabolic waste from the body.

        The muscular tube through which food travels from the throat to the stomach is called the esophagus (the "esophagus" in everyday language). Semi-digested food leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine before passing through the large intestine.

If the stomach is infected with helicobacter pylori, the risk of stomach cancer increases.

Epidemiological

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Etiology & Risk Factors

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Classification & Staging

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Clinical Manifestations

Many patients have symptoms of anemia (red blood cell count below normal), but this symptom only appears after the cancer has spread. Gastric cancer can cause the following signs and symptoms. If your child has any of the following problems, consult a pediatrician:

Stomach pain ​. Poor appetite

Unexplained weight loss

 feel like vomiting

 vomit

Constipation or diarrhea

 in poor health

        In addition to stomach cancer, other conditions can cause the same symptoms.

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Examination & Diagnosis

        The diagnosis and staging of gastric cancer include:

Physical examination and medical history

Abdominal X-ray

Blood biochemical tests

CT scan

 biopsy

        For a description of these inspection methods, see the basic information section above.

        Other methods used to diagnose stomach cancer are as follows:

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (also known as gastroscopy) is used to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the proximal part of the small intestine) for any abnormalities. The endoscope is inserted through the mouth and throat into the esophagus. It is a thin tube equipped with a light source and a camera lens. Sometimes, the endoscope is also fitted with tools that can remove tissue or lymph nodes, which can be sent for microscopic examination after the examination.

Barium swallow test: The patient drinks a liquid containing barium (a silver-white metal component) to cover the esophagus and stomach, and then takes an X-ray of the esophagus and stomach. This test is also called upper gastrointestinal radiography.

Complete blood cell count (CBC): Blood samples are drawn and the following items are examined:

O Number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

O The amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in red blood cells

O The ratio of red blood cells to the volume of blood

Clinical Management

For the treatment information below, see the treatment plan overview section above.

        Treatment for stomach cancer in children may include the following:

The tumor and adjacent healthy tissue were surgically removed

The tumor is removed as much as possible, followed by postoperative radiotherapy and/or adjuvant chemotherapy.

        Patients with recurrent gastric cancer in children may consider participating in clinical trials to detect changes in genes in tumor samples and to target patients based on the type of gene change.

Prognosis

The prognosis of gastric cancer is related to the spread of cancer at the time of diagnosis.

Follow-up & Review

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Daily Care

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Cutting-edge therapeutic and clinical Trials

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