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| Stomach Cancer Symptoms Adinocarcinoma is the most common form of stomach cancer. The cancer cells grow in the innermost layer of the stomach. If left untreated, the tumor can metastasize to the adjacent organs and can enter the blood stream and spread to the other organs of the body. Stomach cancer is the second cancer related cause of death worldwide. There are other factors that cause stomach cancer but the most common is bacterial infection of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria. People diagnosed with stomach cancer have a remarkably high mortality rate given that often times the stomach cancer symptoms would not manifest until the cancer is on it advance stage. Early stage stomach cancer symptoms: • Abdominal pain, indigestion • Bloated feeling most especially after eating (even if a small portion is eaten) • Nausea • Heartburn • Loss of appetite Advanced stage stomach cancer symptoms: • Blood in the stool • Unexplained weight loss • Vomiting after eating • Severe and persistent stomach pains • Jaundice • Abdomen fluid build up (ascites) • Fatigue/feeling lethargic Stomach cancer can be cured most especially if the symptoms are diagnosed at the onset of the disease. Unfortunately, people with stomach cancer would often write off early stage symptoms as heart burn or stomach virus. Additionally, the symptoms would mimic indications for other more common and less serious illnesses. There is a greater chance of treating gastric cancer if it has not yet metastasized outside the stomach. It is a must therefore to see a doctor once you have the early stage symptoms of stomach cancer. Treatment for stomach cancer would depend on the several factors. The location of the cancer will be considered, how advanced the cancer is, the treatment preference as well as the over all health of the person diagnosed with stomach cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery are the most common procedures done to treat stomach cancer. Antibiotic therapy is also administered to patients with Helicobacter pylori associated adinocarcinoma. |
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