1. Stomach Cancer
By: Joshua Hernandez
Biology
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2. Standards
4c Students know how mutations in the DNA
sequence of a gene may or may not affect the
expression of the gene, or the sequence of amino
acids in an encoded protein
10e Students know why an individual with a
compromised immune system (for example, a
person with AIDS), may be unable to fight off and
survive infections by microorganisms that are
usually begin.

3. Definitions
• Stomach cancer is a disease in which cancer cells
grow in the stomach. Stomach cancer can
develop in any part of the stomach and spread to
other organs through tumor growth, the
bloodstream, or the lymphatic system.

4. The Causes
• One cause is for smoking constantly.
• Previous history of family stomach cancer.
• Eating salted fish and meat.

5. Types of stomach cancer
• Adenocarcinoma
• Gastric cancer
• Anemia
• Abdomen

6. Race of people
• Asians especially Koreans & Japanese
• Hispanics
• Africans Americans

7. The Risks
Gender: Twice as common in men
Age over 50
Race: Hispanic and African American
Blood type A
Previous Stomach surgery
Pernicious Anemia

8. Symptoms
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Weakness and Fatigue
• Swelling in abdomen
• Weight loss
• Bleeding in vomit
• Loss of appetite
• Heartburn

9. Treatment
Stomach cancer is most often detected in the later
stages. Stomach cancer is treated based on the location,
size, stage, and extent of disease. Treatment options for
stomach cancer include:
• Surgery – The tumor release in from muscular
endoscope
• Radiation Therapy – this is the use of high-energy rays
to kill or shrink cancer cells
• Combined Modality Treatment-This combined modality
approach results in best survival and least likehood of
cancer returning.

10. Preventions
• Avoid diets high in salted, pickled, and smoked
foods.
• Eat at least five servings of fresh
fruits, vegetables, and whole grain foods a day.
• Limit red meat intake.
• Limit alcohol intake.
• Don’t use tobacco

14. Citations
• (2011 april16) Pike, Bethesda MD, US National
Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National
Library of Medicine8600 Rockville
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