Anbumalarmathi Jeyabaskaran*, Annanya Bose and Subashree K
Gastric Cancer (GC), also known as gastric adenocarcinoma, or stomach cancer, is one of the most common types of malignant neoplastic cancer and it is a major concern on a global scale as it leads to a significantly higher mortality rate worldwide. It is the third related case of cancer related death. If metastasis occurs at a notable rate the survival rate might drop down to as low as 32%. The occurrence of gastric cancer increases gradually with age, but in most cases (approximately 10% cases) it is diagnosed at the age of either 45 years or younger. Cancer progression takes place in multiple stages. However, a decline in the rate of gastric cancer can be seen, and it can be attributed to the effect of following proper hygienic practices, intake of nutritious diet, eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection etc. These act as primitive measures of prevention. Patients who fall under the high risk category should be diagnosed at an early stage so that proper treatment could be provided. This review article gives brief information about the different classes of GC, symptoms and risk factors associated with the same, and also reflect on the importance of treatments including surgery and therapy.
Published Date: 2022-10-17; Received Date: 2022-04-26
