Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
What is stomach cancer?
A
Cancer of tissues lining the stomach.
2
Q
What is the exact cause?
A
The exact cause is unknown.
3
Q
What are the risk factors?
A
- H. pylori infection.
- Smoking.
- Poor diet.
4
Q
Are the symptoms specific? What are they? (6 points)
A
- Often non-specific.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Heartburn and indigestion.
- Fatigue.
- Stomach pain.
- Feeling full after eating little.
5
Q
What is the diagnosis?
A
- Endoscopy and biopsy.
- CT scans.
- Barium swallow x-ray.
6
Q
What is the treatment?
A
- Radiation therapy and chemotherapy to shrink tumor.
- Gastrectomy partial or total removal.