Is Gastric Cancer Curable?
Yes early detection is the key for best outcome. Always get a good quality endoscopy for medical Gastroenterologist for early detection and proper diagnosis and treratment of Stomach/ Gastric cancer.
Can H. Pylori causes Gastric cancer?
Yes. Chronic H. Pylori infection causes Gastric cancer.
Is ulcer and Cancer related or associated ?
- Yes. Cancer can present as non healing ulcer.
- Chronic ulcer can lead to cancer.
- H.Pylori infection aggravate gastric cancer risk along with smocking and alcohol consumption
- Diet plays significant role in this progression of ulcer to cancer.
How to prevent this deadly disease?
1. Look for risk factors.
- H. pylori infection
- Age >50
- Family history of cancer
- Diet :Smoked, salty, pickled, Fatty foods.
- Smoking/alcohol
- Obesity
- Previous stomach conditions(gastritis, polyps).
2. Early diagnosis is the key
Diagnosis at Dr Santhosh & Gastro And Liver Centre.
Advanced endoscopy- High quality Skilled endoscopy makes a huge difference in detecting and treating gastric / stomach cancer without surgery. Our centre is equipped with High quality recent most advanced endoscopy which contain LCI / BLI mode to detect cancer changes even before it appears visible I n regular endoscopy.
Common Symptoms of Gastric Cancer
Digestive Issues :
- Persistent abdominal pain or discomfort (upper/middle abdomen).
- Bloating, indigestion, or gas
- Feeling full after eating small amounts
Difficulty swallowing (food feels stuck)
Chest discomfort
Acidity / GERD
Unexplained Changes:
- Sudden weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue or weakness.
Bleeding or Anemia/ Low haemoglobin/ Low blood level
- Blood in vomit(looks like coffee grounds/ Fresh blood)
- Black, tarry stools - Stool colour changes from spectrum of gray - black - red based on severity of bleed.
- Anemia (pale skin, dizziness).
Other Signs :
- Nausea or vomiting
- Swelling in the abdomen
Jaundice (yellowing of eyes/skin, if cancer spreads to the liver)
Bone pains
When to See a Doctor
- If symptoms persist for >2 weeks
- If you have risk factors (family history, H. pylori, smoking).
- Don’t ignore “silent” symptoms - Early detection saves lives and cures cancer without surgery or chemotherapy / Radiation therapy
