About Stomach Cancer and Alternative Treatment

Stomach cancer or gastric cancer (GC) begins in the mucus-producing cells that line the inside of the stomach. These tumors are referred to as adenocarcinomas, a term indicating cancers starting in glands that line the insides of the organs.

Adenocarcinomas account for the majority of stomach cancer cases. Lymphomas and mesenchymal tumors may also develop in the stomach.

Stomach adenocarcinomas are classified into two primary subtypes.

1. Intestinal – Intestinal cells adhere to one another and form tube and gland-shaped structures. This kind is more likely to harbor mutations that can be treated by targeted therapy.
2. Diffuse – Adenocarcinoma cells do not adhere to …read more