Tobacco
83%
Reported in the archived page as 83% of the studied cases.
ESOINDIA · PATIENT SUPPORT INITIATIVE
Gastric Cancer Help Group
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The Gastric Cancer Help Group is an initiative founded by Prof. S. M. Chandramohan under ESOINDIA.
The group brings together medical and paramedical professionals, cancer survivors and supporters to help patients and their families.
Along with patient support, the group encourages regular awareness programmes and supports research projects by young doctors.
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Understanding the Disease
Global Scenario
Gastric cancer is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The archived ESOINDIA information describes it as the fourth most common cancer in the world and the second most common cause of cancer-related death.
It primarily affects people in their 60s, although people of any age can be affected.
The archived page reports a higher incidence in eastern Asian countries such as Japan (30–35 per 100,000), compared with lower incidence figures of 4–6 per 100,000 in western countries such as North America and Europe.
These figures illustrate the geographical variation described in the archived page.
The Indian Perspective
Indian Scenario
The archived ESOINDIA page states that gastric cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death in men in India and the third most common cancer in women.
It also highlights Chennai as a region with a high reported incidence of gastric cancer, next to north-eastern states such as Mizoram.
The archived content mentions regular screening programmes in countries such as Chile, Venezuela and Japan for earlier detection.
It also notes changes in stomach cancer incidence in Chennai alongside increased refrigeration, decreased intake of salted foods and Helicobacter pylori eradication.
Chennai Data
Incidence in Chennai – Change Over Years
Reported incidence per 100,000 people per year in the archived ESOINDIA page.
| Period | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1982–1987 | 13.8 | 6.8 |
| 2009–2010 | 12.9 | 5.9 |
Source: Archived ESOINDIA Gastric Cancer Help Group page.
Awareness and Prevention
What Causes Stomach Cancer?
The archived ESOINDIA page identifies the following factors as being associated with stomach cancer.
Consumption of smoked foods, salted fish and meat, and pickled vegetables, along with smoking and infection with a microorganism called H. pylori, are mentioned in the archived content.
Alcohol
84%
Reported in the archived page as 84% of the studied cases.
Reused Oil
97%
Reported in the archived page as 97% of the studied cases.
Preserved Foods
98%
Reported in the archived page as 98% of the studied cases.
The archived page attributes these percentages to a study by the Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital. The study date, sample size and methodology are not provided in the screenshot. These percentages should not be interpreted as current population-wide risk estimates or as proof of causation.
Family History
The archived page also mentions that stomach cancer can run in families, reporting up to 10% of cases.
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Your participation can help the group reach more people, encourage awareness and support those affected by stomach cancer.
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ESOINDIA · GASTRIC CANCER HELP GROUP
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