Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, can occur in any part of the stomach. It is most commonly found in the main part of the stomach, or the stomach body for most of the world, but in the United States, the most common location for stomach cancer to develop is in the gastroesophageal junction, where the long tube, the esophagus, is connected to the stomach. Cancer recovery is not for the faint of heart, but with support from a cancer care at home team, your loved one will be feeling better soon.
If stomach cancer is caught early enough and it is only contained within the stomach, treatment is often much more successful, and the cancer can usually be cured. Because of that, knowing the early warning signs of stomach cancer is crucial to seeking diagnosis and treatment as soon as symptoms present themselves.
Stomach Cancer Warning Signs
Many early symptoms of stomach cancer are often dismissed by patients because they mimic everyday gastrointestinal issues. They usually aren’t severe enough to cause immediate alarm, so people wait them out to see if they’ll go away on their own.
But knowing the early warning signs can help save your loved one’s life, especially if he also has one or more of the main risk factors associated with stomach cancer, such as smoking, obesity, or a family history of the disease.
Warning Signs can include:
Heartburn. While everyone gets heartburn occasionally, perhaps from overeating or enjoying something too rich or spicy, consistent heartburn that doesn’t find any relief from over-the-counter antacids may indicate something more serious is going on, like stomach cancer. A cancerous growth at the stomach’s exit point can lead to fluid buildup, which then backs up into the esophagus and leads to heartburn.
Bloating. If your loved one feels consistently bloated, like his stomach is overinflated and hard to the touch, he might have stomach cancer on the wall of his stomach, making it very rigid and reducing its capacity, making him feel overly full.
Nausea and vomiting. A cancerous growth blocking the exit of the stomach may lead to nausea and vomiting because the food has nowhere to go.
General discomfort in the belly area. Your loved one may feel uncomfortable and not want to eat because of the discomfort in his belly. You might notice unexpected weight loss, and he avoids eating and the discomfort it causes.
General fatigue. Fatigue can come from a lot of sources, but when combined with stomach issues, it could be a sign of something seriously wrong with your loved one’s gut.
Stools that look black or contain blood.
Moving from Diagnosis to Recovery
If your loved one does discover he has stomach cancer and it is caught early enough, the good news is that he should have a higher success rate of a full recovery. But that doesn’t mean going through treatment will be easy. Any type of cancer treatment is tough for a person because of the harsh medications and treatments that are used to kill off and eliminate cancer cells. You may find you’ll need someone to help with cancer care at home if he is recovering with you or you are staying with him post-surgery. Cancer care at home providers can step in and help with tasks around the home so you can focus on your loved one as you provide other cancer care at home duties.
If you or an aging loved one are considering Cancer Care Services in Selma, CA, please get in touch with the caring staff at A-Plus In Home Care, Inc. today. Call (559) 224-9442.
A-Plus In Home Care, Inc. is a Trusted Home Care Agency serving Fresno, Clovis, Sunnyside, Fowler, Reedley, Selma, Sanger, Madera, CA, and surrounding areas.
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