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 Study Validates Herb's Potency To Cure Gastric Ulcer
Study Validates Herb's Potency To Cure Gastric Ulcer
A study conducted by Saudi Arabian researchers has confirmed that a herb called Rocket "Eruca sativa L." (EER), a member of the Brassicacae family, has potential anti-ulcer medicinal propert... 
Ambitious Gastric Cancer Research Project Proposed in Singapore
Ambitious Gastric Cancer Research Project Proposed in Singapore
A S$25 million research project, described as the largest ever in Singapore, will focus on gastric or stomach cancer, it has been announced. In Singapore, gastric cancer (or stomach canc... 
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutations for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutations for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer
A study, published in the June 6 issue of JAMA, has identified novel genetic mutations linked to hereditary diffuse gastric cancer. It states that these mutations are due to both independent... 

Study Finds No Survival Benefit for Gastric Cancer Patients
Study Finds No Survival Benefit for Gastric Cancer Patients
A more intensive postoperative chemotherapy regimen for high-risk gastric cancer patients did not improve their survival, according to a randomized controlled trial in the April 18 Journal o... 
Hiccups May Be An Indication Of Esophageal Cancer
Hiccups May Be An Indication Of Esophageal Cancer
According to an Irish researcher, frequent hiccups together with weight loss and difficulty in swallowing may be an indication of esophageal cancer. Professor Tom Walsh, author of the r... 
Drug Xeloda as effective as Traditional Chemotherapy
Drug Xeloda as effective as Traditional Chemotherapy
According to Drugmaker Roche Holding AG Xeloda oral chemotherapy is proving to be as effective as traditional chemotherapy to treat advanced stomach cancer. Data from a Phase III study whi... 
Absorption Of Carbon Nanotube Measured In Worms Revolutionize Cancer Research
Absorption Of Carbon Nanotube Measured In Worms Revolutionize Cancer Research
Researchers from the University of Michigan have discovered how to measure the absorption of multi-walled carbon nanoparticles into worms and cancer cells. Carbon nanotubes were discovered ... 
Patients on NSAIDS have reduced gastric ulcers risk by Nexium®
Patients on NSAIDS have reduced gastric ulcers risk by Nexium®
Patients on non-selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2-selective NSAIDs, have reduced risk of gastric ulcers by taking NEXIUM® (esomeprazole magnesium). These resu... 
New Compound Offers Hope In Liver Cancer Treatment
New Compound Offers Hope In Liver Cancer Treatment
The identification of a novel compound, CDDO-Im, shown to possess strong anti-tumor properties in studies conducted on animal models could soon revolutionize the treatment of liver cancer pa... 
New Gastric Cancer Drug Unlikely to Benefit Kidney Cancer Patients
New Gastric Cancer Drug Unlikely to Benefit Kidney Cancer Patients
An article appearing in the January issue of The Journal of Urology says that drugs used to treat gastrointestinal stromal cancers (GISTs) are likely to be ineffective for patients with full... 
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Gastric Cancer

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Gastric cancer (cancer of the stomach) is most often found in people over age 55. Statistics have shown that men are more susceptible than women, and black more than whites. In India, approximately 24,000 new cases of gastric cancer are diagnosed each year and about 700,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide. 

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