**Gastric cancer** happens when the normal cells of the stomach become abnormal cells and grow uncontrollably.... There are different types of stomach cancer, which differ depending on the type of cancer cells and the part of the stomach that is involved.... Some people with **gastric cancer** have a condition that is medically called "Helicobacter pylori infection". cause symptoms.. abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting.... If not treated in time, this bacteria can lead to stomach cancer.... What are the symptoms of stomach cancer?... At first **stomach cancer** may not have any symptoms.... but over time the following symptoms may appear in you... - Weight loss - Abdominal pain, especially in its upper part - Difficulty in swallowing Feeling full and losing appetite after a few bites of food - Nausea - feeling tired and short of breath (which is caused by a condition called anemia and occurs when red blood cells are reduced) Of course, it should be noted that not all of these factors are caused by **stomach cancer**, but it is better to see a doctor if any of them occur.... Is there a test for stomach cancer?... Yes.... There are several tests to diagnose **stomach cancer**, which include the following: - ### Upper endoscopy This test is often done for **stomach cancer**... During this test, the doctor puts a thin tube with a camera at the end of the patient's mouth and guides it into the stomach.... This allows the doctor to examine the inside of the stomach... - ### Biopsy Doctors perform this test during an upper endoscopy.... In a biopsy, a doctor takes a small sample of abnormal stomach tissue and another doctor looks at it under a microscope... - ### blood test - ### CT scan Stomach imaging tests such as a CT scan also provide the possibility of taking pictures of the inside of the body... Also, the doctor checks for pylori infection, which is done through tests such as breathing, blood tests, and other tests.... What is the staging of cancer?.... Cancer staging is a method by which doctors can determine from which tissue layer the cancer started and at what stage it is. The proper treatment of this disease depends a lot on the type and stage of stomach cancer. How is stomach cancer usually treated? One of the following methods: ### Surgery to remove cancer During the surgery, the doctor may remove part of the stomach or all of it.. If the doctor removes the entire stomach, he will reconnect your digestive system so that you can eat... ### Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is a medical term for drugs that kill cancer cells or prevent their growth. Sometimes a patient must undergo chemotherapy before surgery... ### Radiation therapy Radiation therapy is a method that can destroy cancer cells or prevent their growth. Sometimes it is necessary for the patient to undergo radiation therapy before surgery... ### Immunotherapy Immunotherapy is a medical term used for drugs that work with the body's immune system to fight infection and prevent the growth of cancer.. Sometimes it is really possible to cure stomach cancer!.. especially when the cancer is detected in the early stages and the treatment process begins.... But most of the time stomach cancer is not diagnosed in the early stages.... If a person has Helicobacter pylori infection, the doctor treats it with medicine. checks.. **stomach cancer** won't come back.... If stomach cancer comes back, you may need chemotherapy or radiation again.. Your doctor may also suggest other ways to improve your symptoms. - What are the benefits of this treatment method? Does it help me live longer? Does it reduce or prevent symptoms? - What is the cause of this abnormality? - Are there other options besides this treatment? - What happens if I don't do the treatment?. In the end, it is important to mention that it is definitely not possible to trace the cause and root of the disease based on external symptoms, and for this reason, visiting a good doctor is a good option to ensure your health. > Dr. Mehdi Afzal Aghaei, a specialist in digestive and liver diseases in Mashhad, has a specialized board. > > Screening for gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, liver and pancreas) in the office with anesthesia and without pain, with **special discount** to encourage patients to check and follow up on the health of the digestive system > > To schedule an appointment, you can call (051) 38704066 every day... > > Office address: Mashhad, Kausar Blvd., between Kausar 2 and 4 - Farabi Building - 2nd floor **Gastroenterologist in Mashhad** ==================================== **\*Gastroenterologist in Mashhad\***