INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Kathmandu, November 17
Cases of stomach cancer have been reported higher in males than in females.
&Sedentary lifestyle, fatty diet,
alcohol intake, smoking and consumption of junk food and increasing life expectancy are main reasons for stomach cancer in males,& said
Prakash Raj Neupane, senior consultant oncologist and president of Surgical Oncology Society of Nepal.
Smoking and drinking can cause
Working outdoors, intake of food rich in oil and spices, and consumption of smoked meat items are some of the causes of stomach cancer in
Infection of helicobacter pylori, family history of stomach cancer and intake of diets rich in salt also cause stomach cancer.
Helicobacter
pylori (H pylori) is a type of bacteria found in raw meat
This germ can enter one body and live in the digestive tract
It causes chronic inflammation in the stomach and duodenum resulting in ulcer
Therefore, consumption of raw meat should be avoided, Neupane advised.
Men are more likely to indulge in smoking and drinking compared to
Therefore, there have been more cases of men suffering from cancer
Genetics is another reason of stomach cancer in men
Anyone in the family with a history of cancer is likely to suffer from the disease
Risk of cancer increases with age, according to Neupane.
Nausea and vomiting, frequent heartburn, loss of appetite, anaemia, sudden weight
loss, constant bloating, early satiety (feeling full after eating only a small amount), bloody stool, fatigue, indigestion and pain in
stomach are some of the symptoms of stomach cancer
&Despite higher number of cancer cases among men, they visit hospitals when the cancer progresses to an advanced stage
An early treatment helps prevent cancer spread,& said Neupane
One can reduce the risks of cancer by maintaining healthy weight, regular exercise and eating healthy foods, including fruits and
vegetables.
Tobacco and alcohol are harmful for health
Therefore one should avoid consumption of tobacco and alcohol
Regular check-ups and cancer screening tests are necessary.
Patients&
record
Year
Male
Female
2014
67
39
2015
55
59
2016
88
55
2017
110
51
2018
97
58
Source: Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital
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