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The incidence of gastric cancer varies widely by country and population, with higher rates among the lower socioeconomic groups. Stomach cancer is uncommon in United States and the number of people diagnosed with this disease is declining each year. Stomach cancer is much more common in other areas of the world, particularly Japan. Most populations show a 2:1 ratio for male to female gastric cancer cases. The most studied risk factors for gastric cancer are diet and smoking. Generally the patients complaining of: fatigue, bloated after eating, feeling full after eating little, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, vomiting and/or weight loss. It was performed a consecutive retrospective study during one year (April 2009 – April 2010) Clinic Emergencies County Hospital Arad, Gastroenterology Clinic and we found that gastric cancer affected especially males 63.8% (46/72). The age group most interested was 60-80 years 63.8% (46/72); females represent 39% (18/46) and males 61% (28/46). The most common location for gastric cancer was the gastric body 36.1% (26/72) with the predominance of ulcer-infiltrative lesions 36.1% (26/72). The less affected part of the stomach is the bottom: 1.4% (1/72). For 25% of patients, we could not determine the type and location of the cancer. At these patients the stomach was affected entirely. The study shows male predominance in gastric cancer. The common risk factors in the patient observation sheets are: smoking, a diet high in salty and smoked foods, diet low in fruits and vegetables, family history of stomach cancer, infection with Helicobacter pylori, long-term stomach inflammation (chronic gastritis), and gastric polyps. In conclusion, a balanced diet, quitting smoking, annual investigations decreased the risk of gastric cancer. |
