Sci_136_Stomach_Cancer_Outline

Stomach Cancer Outline Elements of Health and Wellness SCI/ 163 July 9, 2012 Laura Ross Week 3 Learning Team Outline I. Stomach Cancer II. Explanation of Stomach Cancer A. Also called gastric cancer B. Malignant tumor in stomach lining C. Diagnosis decreased in last 60 years D. 10,620 related deaths in 2009 E. Can be cured if detected early F. Classified by the tissue of origination G. Most common is adenocarcinoma 1. 90-95% of stomach cancer is adenocarcinoma 2. Starts in the glandular tissue H. Lymphomas 1. Involve lymphatic system 2. Involve sarcomas or connective tissue III. Causes and Risk Factors A. Technically unknown B. Stomach infection C. Males are twice as likely D. Not enough fruits and vegetables E. Too much sodium F. Chronic gastritis G. Anemia H. Gastric polyps I. Family history J. Smoking K. Heavy drinking L. Exposure to asbestos IIII. Diagnosis Information A. Symptoms 1. Poor appetite 2. Weight loss 3. Abdominal pain 4. Discomfort in abdomen above navel 5. Getting full quickly 6. Heartburn 7. Indigestion 8. Nausea 9. Vomiting a. With or without blood 10. Swollen abdomen V. Treatment Options A. Surgery B. Removing some, most or all of stomach or lymph nodes C. Chemotherapy D. Radiation IV. Prevention Options A. Do not smoke B. Treat stomach infections C. Healthy diet D. Dietary supplements E. Pay attention to symptoms IIV. Key Environmental Risk Factors A. Causes or Contributors 1. Exposures a. Dusts b. Molds c. Fumes d. Other environmental agents B. Smoking C. Diet D. Infections IIIV. Controllable and Uncontrollable Risk Factors A. Controllable 1. Smoking 2. Diet a. High salt intake 3. High intake of preservatives 4. Low intake of green leafy vegetables E. Uncontrollable F. Infections 1. Certain types of bacteria 5. Ulcers 6. Stomach polyps 7. Anemia b. Megaloblastic c. Pernicious 8. Gastrectomy 9. Menetrier’s Disease IX. Role the Immune System plays in prevention or recovery A. Prevention 1. Natural Killer Cells a. Recognizes and kills cancerous cells e. Produces cytokines 2. Strong Immune system a. Immune recovery X. Reliable community and web resources A. Cancer Hope Network 1. Provide one on one support a. Fighter b. Families 2. Match a fighter with a “buddy” a. This individual is a fellow fighter or survivor of the same cancer. 3. Individualization b. Work for and with the fighter 4. Assistance c. Cancer specific organizations d. General Help e. Networks f. Foundations g. Assisted living directory h. Services offered B. American Cancer Society 5. Learn about cancer 6. Ways to stay healthy i. Tools 7. What to expect j. Understanding your diagnosis k. Finding a treatment center l. How to pay for treatment 8. Support programs and services m. Lodging n. Rides to treatment o. Products p. Support groups q. Classes 9. Inspirational Stories r. Cancer survivors s. Caregiver stories 10. Local Activities t. Relay for Life u. DetermINation 10. Guidelines for making wise healthcare decisions about treatment and prevention A. Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1. Effective cancer prevention measures 2. Monitoring 3. Research and evaluation 4. Partnerships 5. Education 6. Early detection XI. Information on Complementary and Alternative Health Care Options A. Acupuncture B. Massage Therapy C. Herbal Products D. Visualization E. Meditation F. Spiritual healing G. Aromatherapy H. Hypnosis References: Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/dcpc.htm American Cancer Society. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.cancer.org/ Our Community Consists of. Retrieved from http://cancerhopenetwork.org/index.php'page=otherresources Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®). Retrieved from http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/gastric/Patient/page3 Cancer Health Center. (2005-2012). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/cancer/stomach-gastric-cancer 1. University of Gothenburg (2010, June 28). Immune system important in fight against stomach cancer. ScienceDaily. Retrieved July 9, 2012, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/release/2010/06/100628075752.htm 2. Cancer Treatment Centers of America. (n.d.). Stomach cancer naturopathic medicine. Retrieved July 9, 2012, from http://www.cancercenter.com/stomach-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm