Stomach Cancer Diagnosis
To diagnose stomach cancer can take the following points:
In the history the patient requested information about symptoms and possible family history.
Data obtained in laboratory in analytical often observed anemia . You can also detect a tumor marker called CEA, although not specific for gastric cancer, may be indicative.
Study of gastric juice: in advanced stages there is often lack of acid secretion.
Radiology tests that detect intestinal mass transit are made.
Endoscopy: by gastroscopy can show polyps and other tumors. Furthermore, in the case of small tumors, may be removed during the test itself. In fact, this is the best test for the detection of expansive processes in the digestive tract, but it is recommended first by an x-ray be less invasive.
Biopsy sample is also taken by endoscopy and allows you to check what is the exact type of tumor that we face.
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