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Understanding the Risks Between Aging and Stomach Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   168   The risk of stomach cancer increases significantly with age,primarily due to the cumulative effect of various factors over a lifetime.These include exposure to carcinogenic substances (like Helicobacter Pylori Infection,smoked foods,and tobacco),the gradua...

The Looming Threat: Stomach Cancer and its Ties to Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse   created at May 04, 2009   236   Stomach cancer,a significant global health concern,is strongly linked to both tobacco and alcohol abuse.Smoking damages the stomach lining,increasing the risk of inflammation and precancerous changes,while excessive alcohol consumption irritates the stomac...

Understanding Cataracts   created at Nov 18, 2009   713   A cataract is like a cloudy lens in your eye.Imagine if the lens of your camera got smudged or scratched - your pictures wouldn't be clear,right? Well,the lens in your eye works the same way.It focuses what you see onto a special part at the back of your e...

Balancing Act: Understanding the Side Effects of Biological Therapy in Stomach Cancer Treatment   created at May 04, 2009   303   Biological therapy for stomach cancer,while offering potential benefits,can also cause various side effects,ranging in severity.Common side effects include fatigue,fever,chills,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,skin rashes,and decreased appetite.More serious,though...

How Previous Stomach Surgery Might Increase Stomach Cancer Risk   created at May 04, 2009   203   Previous stomach surgery,particularly procedures that significantly alter stomach anatomy or function like gastrectomy (partial or total stomach removal) or bariatric surgery (e.g.gastric bypass,sleeve gastrectomy),can increase stomach cancer risk.These su...

The Link Between Diet and Stomach Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   254   Diet plays a significant role in stomach cancer risk.A diet high in processed meats,salted or pickled foods,and low in fruits and vegetables is associated with an increased risk.Conversely,diets rich in fruits,vegetables,and fiber,particularly those contai...

The Silent Threat: Arsenic and its Link to Liver Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   211   Arsenic,a naturally occurring element found in soil and water,poses a significant threat to global health,particularly regarding liver cancer.Chronic exposure to arsenic,even at low levels,through contaminated drinking water or food,can lead to the accumul...

Understanding the Link: Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer Risk   updated at Nov 29, 2024   2,076   Cirrhosis,a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver,significantly increases the risk of developing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).The chronic inflammation and damage caused by cirrhosis create an environment conducive to the development of ...

The basic information for Stomach cancer   created at May 03, 2009   218   Stomach cancer,also known as gastric cancer,is a malignant tumor that arises in the lining of the stomach.It's a relatively common cancer globally,with variations in incidence rates depending on geographic location and dietary factors.Risk factors include ...