Stomach Cancer

Stomach Cancer also called gastric cancer refers to the growth of a cancerous tumor in the stomach. It can develop in any part of the stomach and grow along the stomach wall into the esophagus or small intestine. Stomach cancer is the second most common form of cancer It also may extend through the stomach wall and spread to nearby lymph nodes and to organs such as the liver, pancreas and colon. Stomach cancer also …

…is when found, the better the results of treatment. Treatment of primary lymphomas is more effective than treatment of gastric adenocarcinoma. Treatment, depending on the nature of the tumor, may include: Surgery, which involves removing most or all of the stomach and adjacent lymph nodes. In some situations, when a patient's quality of life can be improved, surgery to bypass an obstructing tumor may be done. Combining chemotheraphy and radiation therapy, especially in gastric lymphoma .