Stomach Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment _ Discuss at 13th World Gastroenterology, IBD & Hepatology Conference.
What is stomach cancer? Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the stomach. The stomach is located in the upper centre of the abdomen, right below the ribs. The stomach aids in the breakdown and digestion of meals. Stomach cancer can occur anywhere in the stomach. Most stomach cancers occur in the main section of the stomach in the majority of the world. This is known as the stomach body. Stomach cancer is more likely to begin at the gastroesophageal junction in the United States. This is where the long tube that transports the food you swallow meets the stomach. The oesophagus is the tube that transports food to the stomach. One factor that health care practitioners consider when developing a treatment plan is where the cancer begins in the stomach. Other factors may include the stage of the cancer and the type of cells involved. Surgery to remove stomach cancer is frequently used in treatment. Other treatments may be utilised before