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1. Ways to prevent stomach cancer
Cells are the structural and functional units of life. All of us grow and develop when new cells
are produced from pre-existing cells. Tissue repair, both external and internal, occurs due to the division
of the cells. Our human body is a very organized entity; different parts perform different functions in a
very coordinated and organized manner. At the same time, they maintain a perfect balance between
the internal and external environment of the body.
However, at certain times, in some people, for reasons not yet determined, the highly disciplined cells
dividing as per the specific manner in which they are genetically programmed, change all of a sudden.
The cell division of certain cells becomes disordered, uncontrolled, and abnormal.
Cancer is this uncontrolled division of abnormal cells, which results in the formation of masses or lumps
of tissue that may stay at the place of origin- a benign tumor, or migrate to just about any part of the
body, called a malignant tumor.
Stomach cancer (gastric cancer)
When the cells in the inner lining of the stomach proliferate in an uncontrolled manner, it leads to the
development of cancer in the stomach, known as gastric cancer. The incidence of this disease is more
prevalent in older males in the age group above 60 years than in females. It has been observed that the
Asian, Black, and Hispanic population is more prone to the disease.
Risk factors

2. As with cancers in general, no physician can pinpoint a single factor as the causative agent.
Certain factors which contribute to a higher risk of development of this disease are:
●Having a family history of gastric cancer
●Mutation on BRCA1 or BRCA2 & CDH1 genes
●Having a bacterial infection of the stomach by Helicobacter pylori
●Smoking
●Occupational hazard
●Inflammation and swelling of the abdomen for a long time
●Had a polyp larger than 2 centimeters in the stomach
●Obesity
●Have pernicious anemia
●Diet rich in packaged food, red meat, and highly salty food
Symptoms
Early detection of stomach cancer is generally missed, as the symptoms are not specific. The symptoms
begin with:
●Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and heartburn
●Pain or discomfort in the abdominal area
●Bloating after meals
●Diarrhea or constipation
With the passage of time, the severity of symptoms changes. A patient can face the following issues:
●Loss of appetite
●Trouble swallowing.
●A sensation of food items getting stuck in the throat while eating
●Weakness and fatigue
●Unexplained weight loss over a period of time
●Presence of blood in vomit or stool
Tests and diagnosis of gastric cancer
Certain tests have to be done as their results act as pointers to diagnose a disease. The most common
tests prescribed by doctors are:
●Blood tests to check for disease-causing substances in the blood. CBC to determine the number of Red
Blood Cells
●(FOBT) The fecal occult blood test is done to check for blood in the stool.

3. ● X-Ray of the esophagus and stomach.
● Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with biopsy. Endoscopy with ultrasound.
● Scans- CT scan, MRI
Treatment, awareness, and prevention
The treatment of stomach cancer depends upon the stage and severity of the disease. The most
widely accepted treatment for stomach cancer is gastrostomy. In this procedure, the entire
stomach or the affected part of the stomach is removed. This is followed by chemotherapy and
or radiation. At times chemotherapy is given both before and after gastrostomy.
Even though stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world, the incidence
of the disease has shown a decline in the last few decades. There is no guarantee that the
disease will not affect people, but leading a healthy lifestyle and making informed
decisions about the food they consume and their habits, would lower the risk of them
developing the disease. A preventative outcome is that people have started changing their
lifestyles for the better.
Following are some preventive measures:
● With any discomfort in the stomach, people are advised to check for ulcers. It is important as
the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori is carcinogenic. Hence, if anyone has ulcers, they
should consult their doctors to see if they have an H. Pylori infection and get it treated.
● People are encouraged to include a lot of fiber in their diet. Also, people should consume a lot
of fresh green vegetables and fruits. Citric fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapes have a lot of
benefits. However, grapefruit should be eaten on advice from one’s doctor as it may interfere
with statin, a medicine taken for high cholesterol.
● Refrigeration has changed the type of food consumed. It has done away with the need
to preserve, smoke, and pickle food. All such types of food had a very large content of salt and
preservatives, which are detrimental to the inner lining of the stomach.
● The use of refrigerators has decreased the contamination of food by carcinogenic compounds;
released by the decay of unrefrigerated meat products.
● Increased genetic screening for the disease is carried out in some countries.
● Judicious use of aspirin and Ibuprofen -as they can cause internal bleeding.
● Change in lifestyles from sedentary to active lowers the risk of stomach cancer.
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