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Stomach cancer develops very slowly and noticing it in the initial stage is very difficult. Knowledge of the symptoms can lead to early diagnosis and treatment, which can therefore be successful. Unfortunately, this disease is the cause of many deaths, and is therefore a topic that is taboo in the media. Treatment of this type of cancer is still inadequately developed, which also increases mortality statistics. Detecting the tumor allows for much more effective treatment, which, with great luck, will lead to a cure.
What is it?
Stomach cancer is the result of an imbalance in cell production, which causes the occurrence of carcinogenic tumors in the muscular, serous and mucosal areas. In the case of nine out of ten patients, the cancer is caused by a tumor we call an adenocarcinoma. Other types of tumors are lymphoma (the second most common) and leiomyosarcoma. In any case, these are serious and often fatal diseases that you must address with your doctor. Never try to diagnose yourself, but if you notice symptoms, contact your doctor and get examined.
This is a type of cancer that is the third most common in men and the fifth most common in women. According to the Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA), about 20 thousand cases of this disease appear worldwide in a single year. Japan is the country with the highest number of stomach cancer cases. However, in South American countries the mortality from this disease is higher than in Japan.
Most common symptoms of the cancerous condition
The detection of any disease is only possible if you know its symptoms and recognize that something is happening with your body. Common symptoms you may encounter include: abnormal abdominal pain, anemia, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, feeling full after eating, bleeding, fatigue, stomach hyperacidity, bloody, dark or very foul-smelling stool, feeling satisfied with a small amount of food, nausea and vomiting (often with the presence of blood). These are definitely not symptoms that can be ignored, and you will certainly notice that something is wrong.
If you have any of these symptoms, they may of course also relate to other illnesses, such as viruses. Therefore, in any case you must consult a doctor and have a thorough examination. Request diagnostic tests that can rule out such a serious disease as stomach cancer. If the symptoms are caused by tumors, the disease will gradually worsen and may even cause the patient’s death.
