Gastric cancer

Stomach cancer is the No.4 killer cancer in Hong Kong, with about 1000 new cases annually. The occurrence stomach cancer increases with age. The average age of patients is 65, but it is affecting a younger generation in recent years.

There are no obvious symptoms in early stages of stomach cancer, so it is easily ignored by most patients and only discovered when the cancer is in late stage, when it has been spread to other tissues.

Best prevention of stomach cancer starts from diet control with frequent intake of fresh vegetables and reduced consumption of processed food. If you have recurrent indigestion or poor appetite, please consult your doctor.

Reference: psclinic.com.hk/
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