stomach cancer Flashcards
1
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this cancer usually begins in the mucus producing cells that line the stomach
A
stomach cancer/adenocarcinoma
2
Q
it is where the top part of the stomach (cardia) meets the lower end of the swallowing tube (esophagus)
A
gastroesophageal junction
3
Q
what stage: the tumor is LIMITED TO THE TOP LAYER OF THE TISSUE that lines the esophagus or stomach
A
stage 1
4
Q
what stage: this cancer has SPREAD DEEPER, GROWING INTO DEEPER MUSCLE LAYER
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stage 2
5
Q
what stage: the cancer may have grown through ALL THE LAYER OF THE STOMACH/ESOPHAGUS
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stage 3
6
Q
what stage: the cancer has SPREAD TO DISTANT AREAS
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stage 4
7
Q
a condition caused by frequent backflow of stomach acid to the esophagus
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GERD
8
Q
GERD means
A
gastrointestinal reflux disease
9
Q
a rare form of stomach cancer
A
gastrointestinal stromal cancer
