About stomach cancer

Introduction
Currently, malignant neoplasms are the No. 1 mortality and mortality by type of death cause, malignant neoplasms are death by about 1 in 3.5 people. Moreover, it is increasing trend year by year. Looking at malignant neoplasms by organs, gastric cancer is the second largest in both males and females. In other words, gastric cancer is not a special disease, it can be said that it can happen to anyone.
First of all, what we can do is to grasp and prevent the risk factors of gastric cancer and to discover it at a time when cure is possible.

What is stomach cancer
The wall of the stomach is divided into several layers. Stomach cancer is a cell of its innermost layer (mucous membranes secreting gastric juice and mucus) has been mutated to various cancer cells as a result of various factors. Also, stomach cancers are classified into several types by inspection with a microscope. Even with the same stomach cancer, personality is different little by little depending on its type, there are differences in treatment method · treatment effect etc.

Causes of stomach cancer
At present, reliable risk factors include smoking and H. Pylori infection. Especially for H. Pylori infection, the risk of cancer is 5.1 times higher than non-infected persons. Besides, taking too much salt, diabetes etc as a risk factor is said to be said. Conversely, green tea, vegetables and fruits are considered as inhibitors of gastric cancer.
* Currently, for H. Pylori infection, eradication therapy is insurance indication. The risk of developing gastric cancer will be reduced by sterilization (it can not completely suppress gastric cancer).

Symptoms of stomach cancer
The main symptoms are stomach pain / stomach discomfort, heartburn, nausea, loss of appetite, frequent occurrence of belching etc. However, neither symptom is unique symptoms of stomach cancer. In addition, it is asymptomatic in most cases at early stages, and it may be asymptomatic even if it progresses.

Diagnosis
Firstly, if any symptoms are recognized, please consult a medical institution earlier.
Various inspections are selected as necessary. Currently, when it is judged that there is a possibility of gastric cancer, in many cases upper endoscopy is chosen. If it is diagnosed as stomach cancer (including suspicion) by endoscopic examination, a cancer tissue is collected and a tissue examination (examination by a microscope) is carried out to make definite diagnosis as stomach cancer. When the diagnosis of stomach cancer is confirmed, investigate the presence or absence of metastasis by conducting contrast CT or PET-CT examination to determine treatment policy.

Treatment
The treatment of stomach cancer is determined based on the degree of progress (stage, stage) of cancer. Currently, there are three focused on endoscopic therapy, surgical therapy, chemotherapy (anticancer drug treatment).At present, gastric cancer is found to be a curable disease if it is found early and appropriate treatment is done. In addition to striving to prevent gastric cancer, it is important to undergo periodic examinations, and to consult a medical institute as soon as you feel any discomfort or symptoms.

Efforts about stomach cancer at our hospital
Our hospital proactively recommends endoscopic examination for patients who have been consulted with complaints of discomfort in the stomach. As a result, there are cases that lead to the discovery of ultra early cancer. Also, depending on the stage, we are actively working on endoscopic treatment as well.
Currently, we regularly hold a study group on diagnosis / treatment selection and treatment outcome for each case, mainly of gastroenterology internal medicine, surgery and clinical pathology science, and are working together in mutual cooperation.