The stomach is part of the digestive system. Its role is to receive and break down food, storing and releasing it periodically into the intestine for further digestion. Most stomach cancers develop in the lining of the stomach called the mucosa.
Stomach cancer can grow through the stomach’s layers and into organs near it like the liver, pancreas and colon, or it can spread through the lymphatic system or bloodstream to other parts of the body.
In Singapore, it is the 6th most common cancer in men and 8th in women.
Stomach cancer seldom exhibits symptoms. Early detection is therefore difficult.
These symptoms may be caused by a number of problems and may not indicate the presence of cancer, but if any of the above symptoms persists or is bothering you, do consult your doctor for advice.
Screening for stomach cancer is currently not recommended.
Treatment options for stomach cancer include surgery, ranging from endoscopic mucosal resection to gastrectomy, to chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
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