Gastric Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
gastric cancer symptoms
A
- epigastric pain
- early satiety
- weight loss
- nausea and vomiting
- late stages: epigastric mass, Virchow’s node, hepatomegaly, ascites, jaundice
2
Q
gastric cancer investigations
A
- Endoscopy + biopsy -> histological grading
- CT CAP -> TNM staging
- PET scan
3
Q
gastric cancer management
A
Surgical – endoscopic resection, oesophagectomy, gastrectomy;
Chemotherapy +/- radiotherapy
4
Q
what are complications of gastrectomy?
A
vitamin B12, iron deficieny
