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STOMACH CANCER

Stomach Cancer

Every symptom recognized before it is too late can reshape life

Stomach cancer (gastric cancer) is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells lining the lining of the stomach. tumors. Gastric adenocarcinoma is most common. It may be asymptomatic at the beginning, therefore diagnosis is often made at an advanced stage. However, today, advanced surgical and oncologic treatments stomach cancer has become a manageable disease.

Stomach Cancer Symptoms

Loss of appetite and early satiety

Stomach pain or discomfort

Nausea and sometimes vomiting

Weight loss (short-term, unexplained)

Difficulty swallowing (especially in upper stomach tumors)

Abdominal swelling or a feeling of fullness

Fecal occult blood / anemia (anemia)

In advanced cases, weakness, enlarged liver, jaundice

Risk Factors

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection

Long-term gastroenteritis (gastritis) and stomach ulcers

Consumption of smoked, pickled or salty food

Smoking and alcohol use

Family history of stomach cancer

Pernicious anemia, polyps and cell change in the lining of the stomach (intestinal metaplasia)

Diagnosis Process

- Endoscopy (gastroscopy): the inside of the stomach is visualized and a biopsy is taken

- Pathology: Cell type, stage and molecular characteristics are determined

- CT/MRI/PET-CT: Tumor invasion and metastasis evaluation

- Laparoscopic staging: Intra-abdominal invasion control before surgery if necessary

- Tumor markers (CEA, CA 19-9)

Stages of Stomach Cancer

- Stage 0 - I: Superficial tumor; endoscopic or surgical treatment may be sufficient

- Stage II - III: Spread to deep tissue and lymph nodes; surgery + chemotherapy required

- Stage IV: Spread to distant organs; systemic treatment (chemotherapy, targeted drugs, immunotherapy) is planned

Treatment Methods

Surgical Treatment

- Subtotal gastrectomy: Part of the stomach is removed
- Total gastrectomy: The stomach is completely removed and the esophagus and small intestine are combined
- Lymph nodes are also removed (lymphadenectomy)

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy

- It is applied to shrink the tumor before surgery and increase the success rate

Adjuvant Chemotherapy

- Systemic therapy to reduce the risk of recurrence after surgery

Targeted Treatment

- Special drugs are used for patients with characteristics such as HER2 positive or microsatellite instability

Immunotherapy

- Treatment method that activates the immune system in advanced or resistant patients

Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism

  • - Endoscopy, pathology and imaging reports sent from abroad are pre-evaluated
  • - Suitability for surgery is evaluated; if necessary, a multidisciplinary tumor council is formed
  • - Surgeon, medical oncologist, dietician and psychological support units work integrated
  • - Accommodation, VIP transfer, escort services are organized
  • - Remote follow-up and counseling process is carried out after treatment

Your stomach is not only your digestion, it is your life balance.

You can contact us for detailed information about stomach cancer, to request a second opinion or to create your personal treatment plan.

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