Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer is caused by the abnormal division of stomach mucosa cells that can cause the cancer. It can occur in every part of the stomach and can spread to other organs, such as the liver, pancreas, intestine, lungs, and ovary, including the lymph node. Risk factors of stomach cancer Currently, the cause of stomach cancer is unknown. However, there are many factors that can increase the risk of developing the disease as follows: Age: When getting older, there is more chance of having stomach cancer. Gender: Males have a chance of having stomach cancer more than females by 2 times. Have a family member with stomach cancer. Race: More prevalent in Asian people than in Caucasian people. Food: Especially in foods that are preserved, salted and dried, and smoked, which increases the risk of stomach cancer. Having fresh vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk. Infected by Helicobacter Pylori, which is a disease that can cause inflammation and ulcer in the stomach and increase the risk of stomach cancer. Have undergone a gastrectomy or have a congenital disease, such as some types of anemia and chronic inflammation of stomach, which can increase the chance of stomach cancer. Occupation: Especially in jobs that require exposure to dust and some types of chemicals that cause more risk. Lifestyle: Smoking, drinking alcoholic drinks, or eat less vegetables and fruits. Obesity: Overweight males have a higher tendency of having stomach cancer. However, in
