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This article was written by doctors of Internal Medicine Oncology, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.Stomach cancer screening is a matter of great interest because this is the most common type of cancer among gastrointestinal cancers. Around the world, every year, about 600,000 - 700,000 new cases of stomach cancer are detected. It is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide.
The outcome of treatment depends on many factors, with early diagnosis being the most important. If the disease is detected when the lesion has not invaded through the muscular layer of the stomach wall, the survival time of patients after surgery over 5 years is from 80 to 90%. Stomach cancer screening is the only and best way to detect stomach cancer early.
1. Screening for stomach cancer
Screening is performed for patients with no clinical symptoms. In some developed countries such as Japan, where stomach cancer is a common disease, extensive screening can help detect gastric cancer early. Your doctor will give you some tests to check, such as: Gastroscopy, biopsy of suspected lesions, tests for tumor markers...At Vinmec, screening for stomach cancer is done. performed through gastric endoscopy with NBI (Narrow Banding Imaging - endoscope with narrow light frequency band) results in clearer mucosal pathological analysis results than conventional endoscopy. In addition, with the system of Laboratory Department - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital is a synchronous testing center with a full range of fields: Biochemistry, Hematology - Blood Transfusion, Microbiology - Parasitology and Pathology and 3 specialties: Biochemistry, Hematology - Blood Transfusion, Microbiology - Parasitology all achieved ISO 15189:2012 certificates.
Vinmec Stem Cell and Gene Technology Research Institute also screened 15 common cancers in Men and 17 common cancers in Women with only one gene test.
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2. Tests to diagnose stomach cancer
Stomach cancer can be diagnosed early by flexible endoscopy with biopsy. The doctor will do a number of tests to confirm the diagnosis and stage the stomach cancer, thereby giving the appropriate treatment.Gastrointestinal endoscopy This method allows direct viewing of the area to be observed. During an endoscopy, your doctor will take a tissue sample (biopsy) to confirm the diagnosis. Endoscopy is important for detecting early-stage cancers that develop from the upper or lower lining of the digestive tract. Those at high risk for gastroscopy should have early and more frequent gastroscopy:
HP infection : HP-positive patients should receive bactericidal therapy and re-test after 4 weeks to determine if the bacteria are still present. are not. Patients will receive drug therapy, which usually includes a combination of 3 or more drugs over 1 to 2 weeks. Treating an HP infection will make the bacteria go away, but that doesn't mean the risk of stomach cancer goes away completely. Inflammatory bowel disease Ulcerative colitis Family or personal history of bowel or other organ cancers Family history of polyps People with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, especially People who smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol regularly and suffer from chronic heartburn, have a higher risk of esophageal cancer - a dangerous disease. Changes in the lining of the esophagus (Barrett's esophagus) can be detected early in people with chronic heartburn by gastrointestinal endoscopy. People with this condition should see their doctor for screening with endoscopy. Biopsy for stomach cancer During an endoscopy, a small tissue sample is taken from an abnormal area of the stomach. Tissue will be examined under a microscope to diagnose malignant cells.
Tests to follow after stomach cancer is confirmed Once doctors have confirmed the diagnosis, if positive, follow-up tests are done to know the exact stage of the disease, including :
Endoscopic ultrasound of the stomach - intestines PET-CT scan of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and whole body to detect stomach cancer at the earliest or lowest stage. Tests that analyze mutations in cancer and amplify genes in advanced cases help in the selection of targeted drugs, immunotherapy... Stomach cancer is detected at an early stage, After treatment, over 50% of patients live healthy for more than 5 years. Therefore, early gastric cancer screening is especially important for early detection and improvement of treatment effectiveness.
The Esophageal - Stomach Cancer Screening Package at Vinmec International General Hospital helps customers:
Specialized examination of Gastroenterology with an oncologist (with appointment). Esophageal and stomach cancer screening through endoscopy: esophagogastroduodenoscopy, stomach, duodenum (with NBI machine, with anesthesia) Coagulation test by thrombin time test by automatic machine, time automated partial thromboplastin time. General abdominal ultrasound. Esophageal cancer screening package is for customers at high risk of cancer – especially customers with a family history of cancer such as esophageal and stomach cancer or regularly receiving cancer treatment. exposure to risk factors such as the habit of eating salty and salty foods, smoking regularly, working in a polluted environment...
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In April & May 2021, when there is a need for gastric cancer examination and treatment at Vinmec Times City International Hospital, customers will enjoy double incentives:
- Free specialist examination and 50% discount on Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Screening Package
- 50% off cost for customers who have indications for post-examination treatment. The program is limited to the corresponding technique of each hospital and to customers who perform this treatment technique for the first time at Vinmec.
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