Stomach Cancer Flashcards

1
Q

What type of malignancy are gastric tumours typically?

A

Adenocarcinomas

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2
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What are the risk factors for gastric tumours?

A
Increasing age
Japanese descent
Smoking 
Pernicious anaemia 
FHx
H.pylori infection
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3
Q

What are the symptoms of gastric cancer?

A

Dyspepsia
Abdo pain
Abdo mass
Weight loss

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4
Q

What is the urgent investigation for suspected gastric cancer?

A

Endoscopy + biopsy

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5
Q

How is gastric cancer managed?

A

Surgery +/- chemoradiation

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