Diagnosis
Diagnosing stomach cancer usually involves:
- Medical History & Physical Exam
- Imaging: X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, or MRI to detect abnormalities.
- Endoscopy: A thin tube with a camera examines the stomach lining and may take tissue samples.
- Blood Tests: To check for markers or chemical changes linked to cancer.
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on the type, stage, and overall health:
- Surgery: Removal of part or all of the stomach and surrounding tissue in early stages.
- Radiation Therapy: May shrink tumors before or after surgery.
- Chemotherapy: Drugs to kill cancer cells, sometimes combined with surgery or radiation.
- Targeted Therapy: Drugs aimed specifically at tumor cells while sparing healthy cells.
- Hormone Therapy: Rarely used in certain cases.
- Vascular-targeted Therapy: Used when tumors affect blood vessels.
Prevention and Awareness
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