Stomach Cancer Symptoms: What You Need To Know

Cancer is the abnormal or malignant growth of body cell. When this occurs in the stomach, it is referred as stomach or gastric cancer and it is characterized by the growth of some cancerous cells in the stomach. So as to get a good understanding of this type of cancer, we should look at the stomach. The stomach is made of three tissue layers which are mucosal, muscularis, and serosal which are the innermost, middle and outermost layers respectively.

Going to the types of stomach cancer we have the gastric adenocarcinoma also know as the glandular tissue cancer. The other forms of cancer of the stomach which are very rare include lymphomas which are cancer that affects the lymphatic system and sarcomas which is cancer that affects the connective tissues such as fat, blood vessels and muscle.

One thing about stomach tumor or cancer is that it can affect the nearby lymph nodes. For instance, it could grow on the outer stomach layer and spread to the nearby tissues which include the intestine, pancreas and esophagus. It could also spread through the blood to other vital organs like the liver, lungs and so on. Some patients have had stomach tumor spreading through the lymphatic system thus affecting all the lymph nodes. Whenever stomach tumor spreads this ways, it forms the cancerous cells of its origin and not destination. For instance when it goes to the liver, it does not form liver cancer but the cells that grow are the ones of stomach cancer.

There are a number of symptoms of stomach cancer. Some of the common symptoms that will be noticed include mild nausea, heartburns, some discomforts during ingestion and in the stomach as well a bloated stomach immediately after eating. In advanced stages, patients will have unexplained weight losses, vomiting, jaundice, stomach pains, swallowing troubles as well as blood appearing in their stool. Some stomach infection or ulcer could have symptoms similar to the one mentioned above and you need to see a doctor to confirm if you have cancer or this diseases.

When it comes to stomach tumor prognosis, it depended on the stage at which it is detected. Early detection could increase the chances of recovery will late will reduce these chances. It could be treated but it will rarely get cured. To treat cancer, the approach to be used depends on factors such as the location and size of this tumor, patient's general health and the stage it is at. The common general methods of treating cancer are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and biological therapy.

Finally, looking at the risk factors that normally increase the chances of developing this cancer are chronic gastritis - stomach inflammation, cigarette smoking, being male, gastric polyps, Intestinal metaplasia, Pernicious anemia, old age, stomach infection by Helicobacter pylori, eating highly salted, smoked or foods that are poorly preserved and hereditary factors.

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Cancer - Body Cleanse

My husband would say having cancer is like having your hair on fire. When your hair is on fire, that's all you can think about; it's your focus 24/7. In October 2009, I was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer that had metastasized with 12 tumors to my liver. The tumors were defined as low- grade neuroendocrine, which affect one out of a hundred thousand people.

During the time of my cancer, I truly felt I was a woman with her hair on fire and needed desperately to find something to help me put the fire out.

One of the first things I did for my body was a body cleanse, which included a liver and colon cleanse.

A colon cleanse is done through a colonic treatment, also called colonic hydrotherapy, to remove any toxins from built- up waste in the body. With the average diet consisting of processed foods, alcohol, high fats, and low fiber, there are a great deal of toxins produced in built-up waste in the colon and liver. These toxins can be flushed out by taking a liver cleanse consisting primarily of milk thistle. These toxins are responsible for many body imbalances, which can lead to very serious health problems!

According to Oncologist Douglas Brodie of Reno, Nevada, cancer patients experiencing increased toxic stress during chemotherapy and radiation treatment can benefit from colonic hydrotherapy. He states: "I have found over the years that cancer patients who are not doing well usually are toxic and not being cleansed."

Any decrease of toxins in the liver, kidney, or colon can help strengthen the immune system. Fiber is necessary for your body to eliminate toxins within the organs; the average American diet includes less than a fraction of the fiber foods necessary to promote elimination of toxins from the body. Poor diet, improper food combining, and lack of dietary fiber makes the maintenance of a healthy colon virtually impossible.

The best way to maintain a healthy colon is to eat a high-fiber low-fat diet, to drink plenty of water, and to exercise on a regular basis; water intake should be half your body weight in ounces.

A liver cleanse is one of the best things you can do to enhance your body's performance. Think of your liver as one large filter; everything you put into your body is filtered through your liver. It helps detoxify the chemicals you digest, like medications, over the counter drugs, alcohol, smoking, preservatives, food hormones, and pesticides.

Although l had twelve tumors on my liver, I still had a full- functioning liver and I wanted it to work to its fullest capacity. Cleaning the liver is such an important part of the process because of its many functions. A liver cleanse consists of taking one to three capsules a day and adopting some dietary changes. Dr. Sandra Cabot sells a natural liver tonic on the internet containing milk thistle, globe artichoke, and dandelion.

As the largest internal organ, the liver also:

•Produces proteins that enable blood to clot

•Stores vitamins and minerals

•Regulates blood sugar levels

•Breaks down carbohydrates to be used for energy

•Helps to remove toxins from the body

•Makes bile to help digestion

For more information on the liver, I would recommend Dr. Cabot's book The Liver Cleansing Diet.

Linda Kuhney

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Linda is a stage four cancer survivor who wants to help you with your battle

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Cancer, Meet the Cure!

Just as God gave life in the beginning; He is still, The Giver of Life! There is nothing that happens in our lives that is out of God's control. God can do what doctors, and medical science, cannot do.

Hearing the words, "you have cancer," can be very frightening and devastating. Many who are diagnosed with cancer are paralyzed with fear. You may even be shocked or angry. These emotions are natural. Everyone reacts differently. After you have grieved, it is very important that you do two things:

*Focus on God's word, not your doctor's report.

*Replace your fear with faith!

Don't focus on death. It is crucial, to focus on life! Live as if you are going to live, don't live, as if you are going to die.

Many of us are like Peter, as long as we are focused on Jesus, there is no fear. However, when we stop focusing on Jesus, we begin to sink. It is the fear that sinks us. God does not give us a spirit of fear. Nor does God want us to worry.

"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" -Matthew 6:27

In October, of 1997, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The tumor was near my heart and lungs. Without faith in God, I would have fallen apart. I also would have given up. I knew then, as I know now, that God is in complete control. He also made my body, therefore, I knew that He could heal me, or, continue to allow me to live. God is The Source of all healing. I thank God for sparing my life!

Oftentimes, those joining you in your fight against cancer are: your family, friends, doctors, and support groups. The most important human being joining in your fight, is YOU. You are your most important advocate.

Money can buy the best doctors, and the best medicine, but it can't buy good health. Nor can it buy life. There is only One who can give good health and life. He is The Greatest Physician of All! There is also something very different about This Physician. He created us. He created the world and everything that dwells in it. He controls the universe. God needs no X-rays or CT scans. He is all-seeing. Nothing is hidden from Him. He is also all-powerful. Healing cancer is not a problem for God!

God does not panic, why should we?

"Instead of fearing a life-threatening disease, have faith, in a Life-Giving God!"® ~Michelle Cole

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