Stomach cancer ranks third among common cancers and is a completely preventable, early detection and effective treatment if detected at an early stage. However, the majority of patients who come for examination and treatment of the disease at a later stage have metastasized, making it difficult to treat and costly.

Stomach cancer is a phenomenon in which normal structure cells of the stomach become abnormally abnormal and proliferate in an uncontrolled way, invading nearby (local) or remote (metastatic) tissue. ) through the lymphatic system. Stomach cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, with the third highest rate among men and the fourth for women. Stomach cancer, if detected early, makes treatment easier.

Stomach cancer can be prevented and treated if detected early.

Causes of stomach cancer

The cause of stomach cancer is often related to precancerous lesions, environmental factors, endogenous factors and genetic factors. - Pre-cancerous lesions: Chronic gastritis if left untreated will lead to chronic atrophy of gastric mucosa. Following the dysplastic changes of the cell, then dysplastic changes from mild, moderate to severe. Prolonged dysplasia eventually leads to stomach cancer. - HP bacteria (Helicobacter pylori): considered as a cause of stomach cancer. HP causes chronic inflammation of the lining of the stomach lining, causing precancerous lesions.

• Living habits: Eating foods containing nitrate such as salted fish meat, pickled vegetables, grilled meat, smoked meat ... increases the risk of stomach cancer.
• Obesity: obese people are more likely to develop stomach cancer than normal people.
• Genetics: Stomach cancer is related to a number of genetic syndromes, relatives have this disease.

What are the symptoms of stomach cancer?

At an early stage, the disease usually has no symptoms. At a later stage, symptoms may include:

• Weight loss
• Abdominal distention, especially on the navel
• Fatigue, loss of appetite or a feeling of lumpy indigestion
• Nausea, vomiting
• Going outside the black stool
• Palpate palpation All of these symptoms may be caused by causes other than stomach cancer. But when you have the above symptoms, go to the clinic early for timely treatment.

The following risk subjects need screening for stomach cancer

• Advanced age (> 50 years old).
• Have family members with stomach cancer, gastrointestinal cancer ...
• People with chronic peptic ulcer, HP infection.
• People have a habit of eating a lot of salt, baked goods, poor-quality preserved foods.
• People who often smoke and drink alcohol.
• People with symptoms suspected stomach cancer: abdominal pain, belching, prolonged heartburn, ...

HP bacteria are a risk factor for stomach cancer.

How to diagnose stomach cancer?

• Gastroscopy is an important method to diagnose stomach cancer. With the modern endoscopy system, doctors can detect the tumor clearly.
• Biopsy - The doctor will take a part of the tumor through gastroscopy, then observe the specimen through a microscope for diagnosis.
• Blood tests
• Imaging tests such as computerized tomography or ultrasound - a method of reconstructing images inside the body to identify lesions.

Screening for stomach cancer

Understanding the role of early detection and increasing opportunities for effective treatment, City International Hospital has provided a gastric cancer screening package to help people protect the health of themselves and their families.

Testing includes	Package
Gi specialist consultation	x
Gastric endoscopy under anesthesia	x
Giá ưu đãi	3,600,000

Price does not include biopsy

Check out our different Screening Packages for different needs 

For appointment or more information on general and specialty screenings,  please contact:

• Ms. Võ Thị Mỹ Liên: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8424
• Ms. Nguyễn Thị Lệ: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8402

How is stomach cancer treated?

The method of treatment depends on the stage of illness and the patient's health. There are treatments like:

Surgery: This is the first and main treatment for stomach cancer at an early stage: It is possible to surgically remove part or all of the stomach.

Chemotherapy: A drug treatment used to destroy cancer cells. If cancer is at an early stage, chemotherapy is used to support surgery, radiation or both, in order to destroy the remaining cancer cells in the body to avoid recurrence of stomach cancer later. this.

Radiation therapy: In gastric cancer, radiation therapy after surgery to destroy the remaining cancer cells. Radiotherapy may be used along with chemotherapy to shrink the tumor and relieve symptoms.

Stomach cancer can be cured when the disease is in an early stage. But the disease is usually detected at a later stage. At that time, doctors can combine other treatments to improve your symptoms. After treatment you will have to do? You will have to visit every 3 months to check for any abnormalities or recurrence.

Tests include: physical examination, blood test, gastroscopy, abdominal ultrasound or computer tomography.

How to prevent stomach cancer

• Maintain ideal weight and exercise.
• Limit beer, alcohol and stimulants.
• Use foods that meet food safety and hygiene standards and a diet high in fiber.
• Diets rich in fiber and other nutrients, limiting fat will be good for your health
• Treatment of gastritis diseases as soon as disease is detected - Screening and thorough treatment of polyps, benign tumors in the stomach - Periodic cancer screening if a family history of gastrointestinal cancer is present chemical ...

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: 

City International Hospital

• Address: No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.
• Operator: (+8428) 6280 3333, ext. 0
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