Department of Biotechnology, Stella Maris College (Autonomous), Chennai, India
Review Article
An Overview of Gastric Cancer: Classification, Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatment
Author(s): 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 prev.. View More»