How to reduce the risk of stomach cancer?

The article was written by doctors of Internal Oncology - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital

Stomach cancer is an accumulation of abnormal cells that form a tumor, it can appear in any part of the stomach. It is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, but the third leading cause of death. About 90-95% of the histology of gastric cancer is adenocarcinoma. In this type, cancer develops from cells that form in the lining. The lining of the stomach produces mucus.

Factors associated with stomach cancer include:
H. pylori infection in the stomach Intestinal metaplasia, in which cells that normally line only the intestinal tract, but also the lining of the stomach. Stomach ulcers Chronic gastritis, or long-term gastritis, makes the stomach lining thinner. Pernicious anemia, can develop cancer due to vitamin B12 deficiency Gastric polyps

Li-Fraumeni syndrome Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) Lynch syndrome Blood Type A Smoking Regular, long-term smokers have a higher risk of stomach cancer than non-smokers .
Family history Having a close relative who has had stomach cancer increases the risk.
Diet People who regularly eat salty, pickled or smoked foods have a higher risk of stomach cancer. Large amounts of red meat and refined grains also increase the risk of stomach cancer.
Some foods contain substances that may be linked to cancer. For example, crude vegetable oils, cocoa beans, tree nuts, peanuts, figs, and other dried foods and spices contain aflatoxin. Some studies have linked aflatoxin to cancer in some animals.
Age The risk of developing stomach cancer increases dramatically after age 50. According to the American Cancer Society, 60% of people diagnosed with stomach cancer are at least 65 years old.
Gender Men are more likely to get stomach cancer than women.
Certain previous surgical procedures Surgery on the stomach or certain parts of the body that affect the stomach, such as treating ulcers, may increase the risk of stomach cancer years later.
People who experience symptoms and have one or more of the above risk factors should see a doctor for advice.

There is no way to prevent stomach cancer completely.
However, a person can take steps to reduce the risk of developing the disease. These include the following.
Diet Certain dietary measures can help reduce the risk of stomach cancer. The American Cancer Society suggests that eating at least two and a half cups of fruit and vegetables a day can help limit the risk. The amount of pickled, salted and smoked foods should be reduced in the diet. Swapping refined grains for whole grains, breads, and pastas and replacing red or processed meat with beans, fish, and poultry can also reduce the risk of stomach cancer. may increase the risk of cancer developing in the part of the stomach near the esophagus.
Smokers should quit smoking. Non-smokers should avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as aspirin, naproxen or ibuprofen, may reduce the risk of stomach cancer. However, this can increase the risk of internal bleeding and be life-threatening.
Take NSAIDs only to treat other conditions such as arthritis. Do not take just to reduce the risk of stomach cancer.
People with hereditary diffuse gastric cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome have an increased risk of stomach cancer. Understanding this and taking precautions as advised by your doctor can reduce your risk.
People who have a close family member with stomach cancer and who had breast cancer before the age of 50 should have genetic testing.
If a person is diagnosed and treated before stomach cancer metastasizes, the 5-year survival rate is 68%. If the cancer spreads to deeper tissues in the stomach, the survival rate drops to 31%.
Once gastric cancer metastasizes to distant organs, the survival rate drops to 5%.
Early diagnosis is key to improving the outlook for stomach cancer.

Vinmec International General Hospital offers customers a package of screening and early detection of stomach cancer. The package of screening and early detection of stomach cancer includes:
Gastroenterology Specialist Examination with an oncologist (by appointment). Screening for cancer of the esophagus and stomach through endoscopy: esophagoscopy, stomach, duodenum (with NBI machine, with anesthesia). Coagulation test by automated thrombin time test, activated partial thromboplastin time by automatic machine. General abdominal ultrasound. Customers can directly go to Vinmec Health system nationwide to visit or contact the hotline here for support.
Source: medical news

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