
- Discomfort in the upper or middle part of the abdomen.
- Blood in the stool (which appears as black, tarry stools).
- Vomiting which may have blood in it.
- Weight loss.
- Pain or bloating in the stomach after eating.
Types of Stomach Cancer
- Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach
- Squamous Cell Cancers
- Lymphoma of the Stomach
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
- Neuroendocrine Tumours
Treatment of Stomach Cancer at World Class Hospitals in India
Surgery : The goal of surgery is to remove all of the stomach cancer and a margin of healthy tissue, when possible. Options include: Removing a Portion of the Stomach (Subtotal Gastrectomy). During subtotal Gastrectomy, the surgeon removes only the portion of the stomach affected by cancer. Subtotal gastrectomy can be of two types.- Distal subtotal gastrectomy is performed if the tumor cells are present in the lower part of the stomach near to the stomach duodenum junction.
- Proximal subtotal gastrectomy is done when the tumor is situated in the upper part of the stomach and also involves the esophagus.
Removing the Entire Stomach (Total Gastrectomy). Total Gastrectomy involves removing the entire stomach and some surrounding tissue. The esophagus is then connected directly to the small intestine to allow food to move through your digestive system.
Removing Lymph nodes to look for Cancer. The surgeon examines and removes lymph nodes in your abdomen to look for cancer cells.
Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Stomach Cancer at World Class Hospitals in India
