New Drug Shows Promise Against Stomach Cancer in Lab Tests
Scientists created a new experimental drug called A9 that combines a natural plant compound with a special molecule that releases nitric oxide (a gas your body …
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Junk Food Linked to Higher Risk of Throat and Stomach Cancer
Researchers studied over 1,200 people in Spain to understand how eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and pre-made meals) affects …
Read MoreHow Hormones Affect Stomach and Gut Cancers in Women
Scientists are learning that women get certain stomach and gut cancers differently than men, partly because of hormones like estrogen and progesterone. A new …
Read MoreBelly Bugs and Cancer: How Stomach Bacteria Change as Disease Develops
Scientists studied how the bacteria living in our stomachs change as gastric (stomach) cancer develops. They looked at people with healthy stomachs, those with …
Read MoreStomach Cancer in Seniors: What's Changing and Why It Matters
Researchers looked at stomach cancer in people aged 70 and older around the world from 1990 to 2021. While the rate of new cases per person has actually gone …
Read MoreRare Blood Clotting Problem Found in Stomach Cancer Patient
Doctors reported a case of a middle-aged woman who developed a serious blood condition called thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) about 15 months after surgery to …
Read MoreGetting Ready for Stomach Cancer Surgery: What Experts Say Works Best
Before surgery for stomach or food pipe cancer, doctors are finding that preparing your body and mind ahead of time really helps. Experts from different health …
Read MoreDigestive Cancers Rising in Older Adults: What's Changing?
Researchers studied digestive system cancers in middle-aged and elderly people across the world from 1990 to 2021. They found that some cancers like colon …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D in Food Prevent Stomach Cancer? New Study Says No
Researchers looked at whether eating foods with vitamin D could help prevent stomach cancer. They combined information from five different studies involving …
Read MoreCan a Plant Compound Help Fight Stomach and Gut Cancers?
Scientists are studying a natural substance called genistein found in soybeans and other plants to see if it can help fight cancers of the stomach, pancreas, …
Read MoreItalian Blackthorn Juice May Fight Stomach Cancer in Lab Tests
Researchers from Italy studied blackthorn juice—a drink made from a wild plum-like fruit—to see if it could fight stomach cancer cells in the laboratory. The …
Read MoreNew App Helps Cancer Patients Handle Chemo Side Effects
Researchers created a smartphone app designed to help stomach cancer patients manage the tough side effects of chemotherapy. The app tracks symptoms, reminds …
Read MoreRare Case: Stomach Growths Turn Cancerous in Autoimmune Disease Patient
Doctors found a small growth in a 75-year-old man's stomach that turned out to be early-stage cancer. The patient had autoimmune gastritis, a condition where …
Read MoreMobile App Coaching Helps Stomach Cancer Patients Feel Better After Surgery
Researchers studied 160 stomach cancer patients who had surgery to remove part or all of their stomach. Half received personalized health coaching through a …
Read MoreGetting Enough Calcium May Help Protect Against Stomach Cancer
Scientists looked at 13 studies involving over 1.6 million people to see if eating more calcium affects stomach cancer risk. While the overall results weren't …
Read MoreVitamin D Gene Changes May Affect Stomach and Colon Cancer Risk
Scientists looked at 51 studies to see if certain changes in vitamin D genes affect the risk of getting stomach, colon, or throat cancers. They found that …
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