Tag Archives: Gastric Cancer

Anorexia and Cachexia – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Latest Treatment

Posted on November 27, 2010 by wngai

Anorexia in Cancer Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome (CACS) is an extremely common condition in cancer patients. It is estimated that 50% of cancer patients suffered from anorexia. The exact frequency of CACS varies according to the primary pathology (from 30% in … Continue reading →

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Red Meat Might Increase Esophageal, Stomach Cancer Risks

Posted on November 14, 2010 by wngai

Red-meat lovers may have a greater likelihood of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and gastric cardia cancer than people who limit their intake, according to a new study reported in the November issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. … Continue reading →

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A New Treatment Option for patients with Gastric Cancer

Posted on September 12, 2010 by wngai

Gastric cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Previous study has found that patients with operable disease have a 5-year survival rate of 36%. In patients with advanced or … Continue reading →

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Dietary Quercetin Cuts the Risk of Gastric Cancer

Posted on August 22, 2010 by wngai

Stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer and the second most common cause of death worldwide. Gastric cancer is eight times more common among Asian men than among North American women. Quercetin, a dietary supplement that possesses strong antioxidant … Continue reading →

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