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Gastric cancer accounts for approximately 26,240 new cases and 10,800 deaths annually in the US. Risk factors include H. pylori infection, genetic factors, and smoking. Symptoms are often nonspecific but may include dyspepsia, early satiety, and weight loss. Diagnosis involves endoscopy with biopsy followed by CT or PET scan to stage the cancer. Treatment options include surgical resection alone or combined with chemotherapy and radiation depending on stage. Prognosis depends on stage, with 5-year survival
- Author
- Arundeep Asaithambi
- Language
- EN