Stomach Cancer

Stomach Cancer (Gastric Carcinoma): Micronutrient Therapy

Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used to prevent gastric cancer (stomach cancer): Vitamins C and E The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only … Stomach Cancer (Gastric Carcinoma): Micronutrient Therapy

Stomach Cancer (Gastric Carcinoma): Surgical Therapy

Notice: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD; see below) is the treatment of choice for early gastric cancer. Staging laparoscopy (abdominal endoscopy for staging) improves treatment decisions in locally advanced gastric carcinoma (especially cT3, cT4) and should be performed before initiation of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT; to reduce tumor mass before surgery). Surgical resection (surgical removal of tumor … Stomach Cancer (Gastric Carcinoma): Surgical Therapy

Stomach Cancer (Gastric Carcinoma): Prevention

To prevent gastric cancer (stomach cancer), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Too little fruit and vegetable consumption Too little fish consumption; inverse correlation between fish consumption and risk of disease. Diets high in nitrates and nitrites, such as cured or smoked foods: Nitrate is a potentially toxic … Stomach Cancer (Gastric Carcinoma): Prevention