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General Info About Gastric Cancer

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The stomach is part of the digestive system. It is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs on the left side. The upper part of the stomach connects to the esophagus, and the lower part leads into the small intestine.

The stomach is shaped like the letter J. Nearby the stomach are organs such as the liver, left kidney with left adrenal gland, pancreas, colon, and spleen.

The clinical term for cancer of the stomach is gastric cancer.

Approximately 24,000 new cases of gastric cancer are diagnosed each year in this country. And there are about 700,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide.
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The disease is found most often in people over age 55. It affects men twice as often as women, and is more common in black people than in white people.

Also, stomach cancer is more common in some parts of the world - such as Japan, Korea, parts of Eastern Europe, and Latin America - than in the United States.
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Posted by:  Khawaja(Guest)  Posted on: 11/08/2012
Hello doctor, my name is Ibraheem, am 32 year old from India. I stopped smoking 4 years ago and since then I am suffering from stomach pain. I have gastric problem and in addition to it, am also suffering from chest pain and back pain too. I have done my heart tests but the results came normal. I am looking forward for some guidance or some remedy from you as am exhausted of taking medicines, but found no cure. Currently I am taking Leprazool everyday before breakfast in the morning. Please help me.



Posted by:  Alexey  Posted on: 03/20/2012
Dear Sirs,
My father [75 years old] was brought in hospital due to bleeding . After examination it was found last stage (4th stage) of stomach cancer.Metastasis were found in liver.Doctor offered local surgery in order to stop bleeding. We understand that such operation will not change anything. Can you advise what is better: to accept surgery or to take father from hospital if second variant what pharmacy can you recommend in order to prolong and ease my father's live.
Your advise will be highly appreciated



Posted by:  hcgcancer  Posted on: 06/27/2011
Stomach cancers are also known as gastric cancers. The main treatment for stomach cancer is surgery. Early stomach cancers often have no symptoms. Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition.



Posted by:  BecGoh(Guest)  Posted on: 10/21/2009
I've got stomach pain and spoken to my neighbour whose a nurse.
She mentioned that it could be gastric. My pain stretched all the way to my back. Could someone advise me on this condition.
Thanks
Bec


Posted by:  hcgcancer  Posted on: 06/27/2011
Hope you consulted a doc! Cancer Cure




Posted by:  vdtiwari  Posted on: 09/28/2009
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