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Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer ) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach.

Stomach cancer represents roughly 2% (25,500) cases of all new cancer cases yearly in the United States, but it is much more common in Japan, Great Britain, South America, and Iceland. It is associated with high salt in the diet, smoking, and low intake of fruits and vegetables. Infection with H. pylori is the main risk factor in about 80% or more of gastric cancers. It is more common in men.

A very small percentage of diffuse-type gastric cancers are thought to be genetic. Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC) has only recently been identified and research is ongoing, but genetic testing and treatment options are available for families at risk.

Metastasis occurs in 80-90% of individuals with stomach cancer, with a five year survival rate of 75% in those diagnosed in early stages and less than 30% of those diagnosed in late stages.

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About 21,700 Americans are diagnosed with stomach cancer each year and it occurs most often in people in their 60s and 70s. Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient with gastric cancer or a friend or relative of someone with cancer, this book offers help. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disease. The author Dr. Shah is from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, one of the few National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers with a specific program in treating cancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract and has made many of the major advances in the treatment of these diseases. ... Read more

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Japan has long been a leader of research into the carcinogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of gastric carcinoma, which is still the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Distinguished experts in the field collaborated in creating this groundbreaking work, providing a comprehensive view of gastric cancer. This book encourages further development of gastric cancer research and its clinical application. Topics include all aspects of gastric carcinoma, such as the history of clinical and experimental gastric cancer research; updated issues of molecular and pathological research on gastric carcinogenesis; multidisciplinary methods in diagnosis, treatment, and chemotherapy; and perspectives in minimally invasive surgery. Color figures of histological specimens and other clinical features assist readers in readily understanding the textual descriptions, making this volume a valuable source for clinicians and researchers alike.

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Recent clinical trials of adjuvant therapy for gastric cancer in Japan have shown improved survival benefits, but the results have been considered controversial and have been viewed with some skepticism in the West. Until now, the efforts of Japanese surgical oncologists in multimodality therapy have not been fully understood because they have not been adequately reported in English. This volume now presents the experience and expertise of Japanese surgeons who utilize preoperative or intraoperative chemotherapy, or a combination of systemic and regional chemotherapy. Their collected work provides valuable insight in the Japanese perspective and success in treating gastric cancer. Included in the appendix is an extensive tabular analysis of the gastric cancer database at the Cancer Institute Hospital of Tokyo. Probably the largest such database in the world from a single institution, the analyses present the state of the art in treatment of gastric cancer. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to gastric cancer (also Cancer stomach; Gastric carcinoma; Linitis plastica; Non-Hodgkins Gastric Lymphoma; Stomach cancer; Stomach Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkins Type), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on gastric cancer. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to gastric cancer, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on gastric cancer. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Gastric Cancer: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Gastric Cancer; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Gastric Cancer; Chapter 5. Patents on Gastric Cancer; Chapter 6. Books on Gastric Cancer; Chapter 7. Multimedia on Gastric Cancer; Chapter 8. Periodicals and News on Gastric Cancer; Chapter 9. Physician Guidelines and Databases; Chapter 10. Dissertations on Gastric Cancer; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; GASTRIC CANCER GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Cancer stomach, Gastric carcinoma, Linitis plastica, Non-Hodgkins Gastric Lymphoma, Stomach cancer, Stomach Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkins Type. ... Read more

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The purpose of this work is to provide a general and comprehensive reference work on the biology of gastric cancers for those researchers working in this area. This monograph will be written by a panel of experts in each area and represent the latest work in a series of different areas of gastric cancer research.

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Hardbound. Presents a summary of present knowledge concerning the diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer. Topic oriented panel discussions and questions raised after delivery of individual papers have also been included, along with the review articles which form the basis of the publication ... Read more

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Title: Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer presenting in a young asymptomatic patient: an uncommon entity with an ominous prognosis.(Section on Gastroenterology)
Author: Jeffery J. Blonsky
Publication: Southern Medical Journal (Refereed)
Date: October 1, 2004
Publisher: Southern Medical Association
Volume: 97Issue: 10Page: S15(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by Thomson Gale on September 15, 2005. The length of the article is 787 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Chemotherapy improves gastric cancer survival.(Gastroenterology)
Author: Jane Salodof MacNeil
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 15, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 18Page: 74(1)

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Interactive teaching guide to surgical management and multimodal treatment of gastric cancer by leading international experts. Comprehensive, very userfriendly, easy to understand. Over 300 illustrations, videoclips and interactive elements; contains all necessary information for an efficient diagnostic work-up and for modern multimodal treatment; can be used as hypertext or selectively according to your specific interest. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on July 15, 2001. The length of the article is 472 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Low-Income Patients With Gastric Cancer Don't Have Worse Outcomes.
Author: Nicholas Mulcahy
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 15, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 14Page: 25

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on July 1, 2001. The length of the article is 535 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Chemoradiation Urged After Gastric Ca Surgery.(cancer)
Author: Nicholas Mulcahy
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2001
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 13Page: 23

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