Why does stomach cancer occur?

  • 4 years ago
•Stomach is the first part of our digestive system where food digestion starts
•Stomach cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer related deaths worldwide.
•7.5 lakh people die of stomach cancer every year
•The cancer is usually detected at an advanced stage, because early stage does not produce major symptoms
•Let us have a look at some of the symptoms of stomach cancer
•Bacteria: Stomach infection with H.Pylori bacteria
•Polyps are small tumours in stomach that may turn into cancer
•Atrophic Gastritis is long standing swelling of internal lining of stomach
•Diet: Smoked & salted food increases the risk of cancer
•Diet low in fruits & vegetables is also a potential reason
•Tobacco: Cigarette smoking doubles the risk of stomach cancer
•Cancer is more common in men & after the age of 50 years
•Obesity: Higher risk of cancer in upper part of stomach in people who are overweight
•Prior stomach operation: Those who have part of their stomach removed for ulcer also more likely to develop cancer after 20-30 years of operation
•Type A Blood group: People with this blood group have higher incidence of stomach cancer for unknown reasons
•Genetic mutations: Higher risk in people who have family history of stomach cancer or certain cancer syndromes
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