With early and accurate diagnosis, physicians can choose the most suitable treatments for patients, leading to better clinical outcomes.
Gastric cancer may be managed by various treatment types, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, chemoradiation, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.
Descriptions of these treatment approaches are given below.
Treatment plans are based on various factors including the cancer location, stage, aggressiveness, and the patient’s overall health condition and preference.healthcare specialists for specific concerns.
As the tumor evolves, treatment regimens may also change to suit each patient’s needs.
Shown below is what patients might expect at different gastric cancer stages.
Gastric cancer is curable if detected early. Close to 90% of patients diagnosed with stage -1 gastric cancer have good outcomes with curative treatment. However, the survival rate drops to less than 20% for a patient diagnosed with stage-4 gastric cancer.
GASTROClear is a blood test – the first of its kind in the world – designed to detect gastric cancer in people who may be at risk but are not yet experiencing any symptoms. Regular screening can increase the chances of detecting gastric cancer in the early stages, so that timely life-saving treatment can be administered.
Regular screening can increase the chances of detecting gastric cancer in the early stages. Find out how you can prevent and detect gastric cancer early.
Gastric cancer usually shows no signs or symptoms in the early stages. Knowing and proactively managing your risk through regular screening is the key to early detection.