Stomach (Gastric) Cancer: How to Answer Exam Questions

🌟 Find Doctor Why Surgery on Telegram, press start, and choose your plan! - Stomach cancer (gastric cancer) develops when malignant cells form in the lining of the stomach. Risk factors for stomach cancer include: • Helicobacter pylori infection: Chronic infection with this bacterium is one of the major causes of gastric cancer. • Diet: High intake of salty, smoked, and pickled foods is linked to an increased risk. • Smoking and alcohol consumption. • Genetic predisposition: Family history of gastric cancer and genetic mutations (e.g., CDH1 mutation). • Age and Gender: It is more common in older adults, especially men. • Previous stomach surgeries or conditions like chronic gastritis and pernicious anemia. #stomach #cancer #surgeryreview Professor Armen Astvatsatryan, MD, PhD, ScD, Fellow of European Society of Cardiology. First Dean and Founder of Faculty of Public Health of European Regional Educational Academy (now University). One of 100 Top Health Professionals - 2007 by the International Biographical Center`s (Cambridge, England) aramis1969@