GASTRIC CANCER

GASTRIC CANCER
Gastric cancer occurs as a result of the formation of malignant tumors in the gastric mucosa. This type of cancer, lymph glands, lungs, liver is a type of cancer that can show the spread to organs such as. Stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer type in the world. Considering this ratio in Turkey is while some twenty thousand people annually stomach cancer in our country. Especially in men, the cancer rate is twice as high. And again in general, 55 is found in people over the age. Stomach cancer is most common in the Far East and Northern European countries. In our country, the Black Sea region is more than other regions.
What Causes Stomach Cancer?
As in many cancer types, alcohol and cigarette consumption are among the causes of stomach cancer. At the same time, a person's error from childhood, eating habits are among the reasons. In nutrition, which is the most important cause of stomach cancer; consumption of products such as cooked meat in barbecue fever, excessive consumption of salty and brine products and processed foods are the main causes of stomach cancer. Other causes of this type of cancer include infection and genetic background. Excessive salt and raw meat consumption are among these reasons. Inadequate consumption of fruits and vegetables and lack of B12 vitamins cause this.
Symptoms of Stomach Cancer
Although gastric cancer may not provide early diagnosis, the first symptom among the symptoms is dyspepsia and bloating problems. Symptoms that may also manifest in the form of anorexia against succulent foods include abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and weight loss. Additional symptoms include acidity, belching, blood clots, nausea and difficulties in swallowing. The symptoms of advanced gastric cancer include problems such as blood in the stool and loss of appetite. Symptoms include hand masses in half of the patients during the physical examination. And the majority of patients also have anemia in the symptom process. Bleeding in the intestine and stomach is among the symptoms of this disease. However, this situation also manifests itself as hidden.
Gastric Cancer Diagnosis
One of the first ways to diagnose gastric cancer is endoscopy. In addition, contrast-enhanced graphiles and computed tomography are other methods used in gastric cancer. Methods such as laparoscopy, MRI, PET-CT, renal ultrasound and chest x-ray can also be used to check whether this cancer has spread.
Types of Stomach Cancer
Adenocarcinoma (95% of cancers seen is this type of cancer.), Squamous cell cancer, gastric lymphoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, neuroendocrine tumors
Gastric Cancer Treatment
The most important step at this point is the proper removal of the cancerous tumor. During the surgical intervention, part or all of the stomach of the patient can be removed. If the entire stomach is removed, a new stomach is made from the intestine.
In the event that the tumor spreads to the lymph nodes, chemotherapy should be applied. Another method is hot chemotherapy called hypothermia. In addition, another method is gastric cancer surgery, which is based on the removal of a part or the stomach.
During the treatment process, there are some foods that should be avoided by the patient and which are beneficial to consume. A patient in this process; foods such as sugar, flour, as well as during chemotherapy; grapefruit, salami, sausage, sausage, canned products and additives should be avoided. However, the patient cannot avoid all foodstuffs and there are also products recommended to eat. As an example; yoghurt, cheese, and olive oil are also recommended. In addition to these recommendations, it is stated that the powder of licorice root which will be consumed with apple or apple juice provides great support to the treatment process. Treatment methods; surgical treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, biotherapy.
Ways to Prevent Stomach Cancer
Foods rich in vitamin C should be consumed, stress should be avoided as much as possible, zinc and lead rates in drinking water are important factors in gastric cancer. Excessive consumption of teas, smoked foods and cooked meat at the barbecue level cause stomach cancer. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to these reasons. Regular sporting is one of the prevention methods.
Since green tea also contains antioxidants, consuming 2 cups per day will help protect the stomach. The consumption of fiber-rich products such as apples, bananas, pears, almonds, walnuts, chestnuts and lentils is important. Especially garlic, cereal, cabbage, broccoli products such as cancer-reducing substances in terms of reducing the effect of cancer protection. At the same time, people without ulcer disease can consume bitter products. Because hot pepper is one of the products that protect against cancer.