A recent survey of National Cancer Institute (yet) It revealed Stomach cancer And the The second most incident in the northern region Brazil, being backward Prostate cancer. The infection rate in the region is the highest among the country, which alerts the need to strengthen public policies Prevention And access Early diagnosis.
The disease, also known as gastric adenocarcinoma, is related to the risk factors such as inadequate feeding, helicobacter pylori bacteria infection, family history and harmful health habits – especially ultra -producer, saved, salty and smoked foods. These elements are strong in distinctive eating habits in the northern region, which can explain some of the major events.
“Gastric Cancer is no longer a special disease. We have attended young patients with an already advanced stage, which is mostly related to us and requires additional attention to prevention and early diagnosis,” said Dr.
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Terrible numbers
Furthermore, the northern region adjusts the rate of events exceeding national averages: 100,000 men have 11.78 cases and 5.46 for 100,000 women.
In the states of this area, the data will strengthen this worries scenario:
- Amazonas: 13.85 cases for 100,000 men
- Para: 12.76 cases for 100 thousand men
- Amapa: 11.88 cases for 100,000 residents
- Rondania: 12.3 cases for 100,000 residents
The survey also believes that 20% of patients under 50 years of age are of the opinion of the same period of 2024, which indicates a change in the epidemiological profile of the disease.
What are the symptoms of stomach cancer?
The main symptoms of stomach cancer are persistent abdominal pain, weight loss without obvious cause, stable heartburn, the feeling of inflammation after a short meal, nausea, vomiting and blood. Due to similarity to normal digestive disorders, most cases can be delayed.
“These signs should be considered seriously.
How to prevent stomach cancer?
Gastric Cancer Prevention is directly associated with receiving healthy habits: maintaining foods with fruits and fresh foods, reducing salt and processed meat consumption, prevent excess alcohol and detect H. Treatment of pylori infection properly.
What is the treatment of stomach cancer?
In treatment surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and more sophisticated stages, immunotherapy – a good alternative to showing good results in increasing the survival of patients.
“Information is our great friend. When the patient knows the risk factors and symptoms, he is likely to seek help at the beginning and improves the possibilities of healing,” the oncologist strengthens.
