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Age-specific Cancer Mortality in Queensland : Cancer of the Stomach
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Age-specific Cancer Mortality in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
Rate per 100,000 population
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Age Group and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
Male
Female
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Age group (years)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85+
Note:
Age-specific rates are averaged over the five years, and based on age at time of diagnosis. Only the first year of
each 5-year age group is displayed on the x-axis. Cancer of the Stomach is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C16
Source:
Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology
Services Unit, Queensland Health
For more
information:
Health Status ...
[302]
Age-specific Cancer Incidence in Queensland : Cancer of the Stomach
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Age-specific Cancer Incidence in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
Rate per 100,000 population
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Age Group and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
Male
Female
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Age group (years)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85+
Note:
Age-specific rates are averaged over the five years, and based on age at time of diagnosis. Only the first year of
each 5-year age group is displayed on the x-axis. Cancer of the Stomach is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C16
Source:
Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology
Services Unit, Queensland Health
For more
information:
Health Status ...
[303]
Cancer Mortality by Proportion Indigenous Population in Queensland ...
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Cancer Mortality by Proportion
Indigenous Population in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
3
6
9
12
15
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Indigenous Proportion and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
10.4
140
3.7
62
<5% Indigenous
Proportion
Indigenous
Population
10.4
14
3.9
6
At least 5% Indigenous
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged
over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line
corresponds to the 95% confidence ...
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Cancer Incidence by Proportion Indigenous Population in Queensland ...
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Cancer Incidence by Proportion
Indigenous Population in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Indigenous Proportion and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
14.5
198
6.3
105
<5% Indigenous
Proportion
Indigenous
Population
14.5
21
5.1
7
At least 5% Indigenous
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged
over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line
corresponds ...
[305]
Cancer Mortality by Remoteness Category in Queensland : Cancer of ...
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Cancer Mortality by Remoteness
Category in Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
3
6
9
12
15
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by ARIA+ Category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
10.8
80
3.5
35
Major City
ARIAplus Category
9.9
44
3.6
19
Inner Regional
11.1
27
4.5
12
Outer Regional
6.0
1
2.7
1
Remote
6.2
1
2.8
0
Very remote
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged
over five ...
[306]
Cancer Incidence by Socioeconomic Status in Queensland : Cancer of ...
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Cancer Incidence by
Socioeconomic Status in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by SEIFA category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
13.5
26
6.1
15
High SES
SEIFA Quintile
15.7
45
5.8
21
Mod. high SES
13.5
42
6.4
23
Moderate SES
14.3
57
5.5
27
Mod. Low SES
15.3
49
7.5
28
Low SES
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates ...
[307]
Cancer Mortality by Geographical Reporting Area in Queensland ...
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Cancer Mortality by Geographical
Reporting Area in Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Geographical Reporting Area and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
11.6
8
3.5
3
Bayside
Geographical
Area
10.7
22
3.7
10
Brisbane North
10.4
17
3.6
8
Brisbane South
8.2
9
3.3
4
Darling Downs/Sth West
11.4
9
4.2
4
Far North
10.5
8
4.1
3
Fitzroy/Central ...
[308]
Cancer Mortality by Socioeconomic Status in Queensland : Cancer of ...
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Cancer Mortality by
Socioeconomic Status in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
3
6
9
12
15
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by SEIFA category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
9.7
18
3.6
9
High SES
SEIFA Quintile
11.0
30
3.1
11
Mod. high SES
9.5
29
3.3
12
Moderate SES
10.1
40
3.7
18
Mod. Low SES
11.6
37
4.5
17
Low SES
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged
...
[309]
Age-specific Cancer Mortality in Queensland : Cancer of the Stomach
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Age-specific Cancer Mortality in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
Rate per 100,000 population
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Age Group and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
Male
Female
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
Age group (years)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85+
Note:
Age-specific rates are averaged over the five years, and based on age at time of diagnosis. Only the first year of
each 5-year age group is displayed on the x-axis. Cancer of the Stomach is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C16
Source:
Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology
Services Unit, Queensland Health
For more
information:
Health ...
[310]
Trends in Cancer Incidence in Queensland : Cancer of the Stomach
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Trends in Cancer Incidence in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
Rate per 100,000 population
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Sex, Queensland, 1982 to 2001
Male
Female
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Year
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by year of
diagnosis. Cancer of the Stomach is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C16
Source:
Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology
Services Unit, Queensland Health
For more
information:
Health Status Indicators for Queensland (http://www.hea...
[311]
Cancer Incidence by Geographical Reporting Area in Queensland ...
[7,8 KB]
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Cancer Incidence by
Geographical Reporting Area in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Geographical Reporting Area and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
20.8
14
7.1
6
Bayside
Geographical
Area
15.6
32
6.3
17
Brisbane North
16.6
27
6.7
15
Brisbane South
10.8
11
5.3
7
Darling Downs/Sth West
16.0
13
5.2
4
Far North
10.8
8
6.2
5
Fitzroy/Central ...
[312]
Trends in Cancer Mortality in Queensland : Cancer of the Stomach
[9,4 KB]
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Trends in Cancer Mortality in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
Rate per 100,000 population
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Sex, Queensland, 1982 to 2001
Male
Female
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
Year
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Data are reported by year of
diagnosis. Cancer of the Stomach is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C16
Source:
Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology
Services Unit, Queensland Health
For more
information:
Health Status Indicators for Queensland (http://w...
[313]
Cancer Mortality by Geographical Reporting Area in Queensland ...
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Cancer Mortality by Geographical
Reporting Area in Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Geographical Reporting Area and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
14.6
10
4.1
4
Bayside
Geographical
Area
10.4
21
4.0
11
Brisbane North
11.4
18
4.2
10
Brisbane South
8.6
9
4.2
6
Darling Downs/Sth West
11.6
9
4.3
4
Far North
10.1
7
4.0
3
Fitzroy/Central ...
[314]
Cancer Mortality by Proportion Indigenous Population in Queensland ...
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Cancer Mortality by Proportion
Indigenous Population in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
3
6
9
12
15
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Indigenous Proportion and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
10.9
140
4.0
65
<5% Indigenous
Proportion
Indigenous
Population
10.5
14
4.6
6
At least 5% Indigenous
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged
over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line
corresponds to the 95% confidence ...
[315]
Cancer Incidence by Socioeconomic Status in Queensland : Cancer of ...
[6,1 KB]
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Cancer Incidence by
Socioeconomic Status in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by SEIFA category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
15.3
39
5.5
18
High SES
SEIFA Quintile
15.0
42
5.9
20
Mod. high SES
14.8
39
6.0
19
Moderate SES
14.6
47
6.3
25
Mod. Low SES
14.7
47
7.4
28
Low SES
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates ...
[316]
Age-specific Cancer Incidence in Queensland : Cancer of the Stomach
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Age-specific Cancer Incidence in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
Rate per 100,000 population
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Age Group and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
Male
Female
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
Age group (years)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85+
Note:
Age-specific rates are averaged over the five years, and based on age at time of diagnosis. Only the first year of
each 5-year age group is displayed on the x-axis. Cancer of the Stomach is defined by the ICD-0-2 codes of C16
Source:
Queensland Cancer Registry, Queensland Health and Queensland Cancer Fund. Generated by Epidemiology
Services Unit, Queensland Health
For more
information:
...
[317]
Cancer Mortality by Socioeconomic Status in Queensland : Cancer of ...
[6,0 KB]
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Cancer Mortality by
Socioeconomic Status in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
3
6
9
12
15
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by SEIFA category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
10.7
26
3.8
13
High SES
SEIFA Quintile
11.0
29
3.3
11
Mod. high SES
10.5
28
4.1
13
Moderate SES
11.0
35
3.9
16
Mod. Low SES
11.4
36
5.0
19
Low SES
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged
...
[318]
Cancer Incidence by Proportion Indigenous Population in Queensland ...
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Cancer Incidence by Proportion
Indigenous Population in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Indigenous Proportion and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
14.9
195
6.4
102
<5% Indigenous
Proportion
Indigenous
Population
14.1
19
5.3
7
At least 5% Indigenous
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are averaged
over five years, and based on place of usual residence at time of diagnosis. The range shown by the orange line
corresponds ...
[319]
Cancer Incidence by Geographical Reporting Area in Queensland ...
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Cancer Incidence by
Geographical Reporting Area in
Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by Geographical Reporting Area and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1998 to 2002
16.1
11
7.2
7
Bayside
Geographical
Area
15.8
33
5.7
16
Brisbane North
15.2
25
6.8
15
Brisbane South
11.1
12
5.4
7
Darling Downs/Sth West
16.1
14
5.4
5
Far North
12.1
9
6.8
6
Fitzroy/Central ...
[320]
Intensify standardized therapy for esophageal and stomach cancer ...
[50,4 KB]
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Intensify standardized therapy for esophageal and
stomach cancer in tumor hospitals
Shi Jie Wang, Deng Gui Wen, Jing Zhang, Xin Man and Hui Liu
P.O.Box 2345 Beijing 100023, China
World J Gastroentero, 2001; 7(1):80 - 82
Fax. 0086
·
10
·
65891893 Tel. 0086
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10
·
65897901
World Journal of Gastroenterology
E-mail.wcjd public.bta.net.cn www.wd.org.cn
Copyright 2001 by the WJG Press ISSN 1007 - 9327
Brief Reports
Subject headings esophageal neoplasms/therapy; stomach
neoplasms/therapy; endoscopy, digestive system;
chemotherapy, adjuvant; radiotherapy; surgery, operative
Wang SJ, Wen DG, Zhang J, Man X, Liu H. Intensify standardized
therapy for esophageal and stomach cancer in tumor hospitals. World
J Gastroenterol , 2001;7(1):80-82
INTRODUCTION
Cancer treatment situation ...
[321]
Different cell kinetic changes in rat stomach cancer after treatment
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From [wjgnet.com] Last viewed: 23.10.2005
•
GASTRIC CANCER
•
Different cell kinetic changes in rat stomach cancer after treatment
with celecoxib or indomethacin: Implications on chemoprevention
Jun Yu, Bao-Dong Tang, Wai K. Leung, Ka-Fai To, Alfa H.C. Bai, Zhi-Rong Zeng, Po-Ki Ma, Minnie Y.Y. Go, Pin-Jin Hu,
Joseph J.Y. Sung
PO Box 2345, Beijing 100023, China
World J Gastroenterol 2005;11(1):41-45
Fax: +86-10-85381893
World Journal of Gastroenterology ISSN 1007-9327
E-mail: wjg@wjgnet.com www.wjgnet.com
© 2005 The WJG Press and Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
ELSEVIER
Jun Yu, Wai K. Leung, Alfa H.C. Bai, Po-Ki Ma, Minnie Y.Y. Go,
Joseph J.Y. Sung, Department of Medicine & Therapeutics, Prince
of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin,
Hong Kong, China
Bao-Dong Tang, Zhi-Rong Zeng, Pin-Jin Hu, Department of
Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, ...
[322]
Daily Intake of Garlic Reduces the Risk of Stomach Cancer
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Daily Intake of Garlic Reduces the
Risk of Stomach Cancer
by Natashia Menezes
Page 2
Table of Contents
Abstract. 1
Introduction. 1
Figure 1. 4
Methodology.. 5
Figure 2. 6
Figure 3. 7
Results 8
Discussion and Conclusion.. 10
Figure 4.. 12
Bibliography 13
Page 3
Daily Intake of Garlic Reduces the Risk of Stomach Cancer
Abstract
This report examines the benefits of garlic consumption in daily diet to treat and avoid
stomach cancer. The studies analyzed in this report studied both mice and humans. The
results of all four studies indicate that daily consumption of approximately 20 gm of
garlic can prevent stomach cancer.
Introduction
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is the fourth most common ...
[323]
Stomach Cancer
[194,4 KB]
From [ncic.cancer.ca] Last viewed: 23.10.2005
Stomach Cancer
What you need to know
Let's Make Cancer History
1 888 939-3333
|
www. cancer. ca
Page 2
STOMACH CANCER
What you need to know
Even though we hear about cancer almost
every day,when you are diagnosed with cancer
you may feel alone and afraid.You may also feel
overwhelmed by all the information you are
given and by the need to make so many decisions.
This publication will give you and your family
introductory information you need when you
first learn that you have stomach cancer ( gastric
cancer). It will help you gain a sense of control
and help you work with your healthcare team to
choose the best treatments for you.
Page 3
What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease that starts in our cells.Our
bodies are made up of millions of cells,grouped ...
[324]
Cancer Mortality by Remoteness Category in Queensland : Cancer of ...
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Cancer Mortality by Remoteness
Category in Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by ARIA Category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
10.9
110
3.9
52
Highly accessible
ARIA Category
9.5
18
3.6
8
Moderately accessible
12.7
20
4.7
8
Accessible
10.3
4
7.2
3
Remote
7.3
2
5.7
1
Very remote
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are ...
[325]
Cancer Incidence by Remoteness Category in Queensland : Cancer of ...
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Cancer Incidence by Remoteness
Category in Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by ARIA Category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
15.7
162
6.3
82
Highly accessible
ARIA Category
11.8
23
5.7
12
Moderately accessible
14.1
23
6.1
11
Accessible
11.2
4
7.7
3
Remote
9.9
2
6.1
1
Very remote
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers ...
[326]
Cancer Mortality by Remoteness Category in Queensland : Cancer of ...
[6,3 KB]
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Cancer Mortality by Remoteness
Category in Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Mortality of Cancer of the Stomach,
by ARIA Category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
10.9
110
3.9
52
Highly accessible
ARIA Category
9.5
18
3.6
8
Moderately accessible
12.7
20
4.7
8
Accessible
10.3
4
7.2
3
Remote
7.3
2
5.7
1
Very remote
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers and rates are ...
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Cancer Incidence by Remoteness Category in Queensland : Cancer of ...
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Cancer Incidence by Remoteness
Category in Queensland
Cancer of the Stomach
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
Male
Female
Rate per 100,000 population
Rate per 100,000 population
Avg No.
Avg No.
per Year
per Year
Incidence of Cancer of the Stomach,
by ARIA Category and Sex, Queensland,
Five Year Average, 1997 to 2001
15.7
162
6.3
82
Highly accessible
ARIA Category
11.8
23
5.7
12
Moderately accessible
14.1
23
6.1
11
Accessible
11.2
4
7.7
3
Remote
9.9
2
6.1
1
Very remote
Note:
Rates are age standardised to the Australian population as at 30 June 2001. Numbers ...
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Map of Patient Pathway for Upper GI (Stomach/Oesophageal) Cancer
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Map of Patient Pathway for
Upper GI ( Stomach/ Oesophageal) Cancer
NHS
* Supportive care is provided at all stages of the pathway from pre-diagnosis onwards
University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust
Goes to Goes to
Referred to
2 week wait
Referred to
Best Supportive Care
Family Doctor /
Health Centre
Emergency
Admission
Upper GI Team
QED
Diagnosis of
Stomach/ Oesophageal
Cancer
Staging Investigations
Inpatient
Outpatient
Hospital Palliative
Care Team
Community PCT
End of
Treatment
Long Term
Monitoring and
Follow up
Relapse
Cancer not
diagnosed
Treatments
Continuing
Treatment
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Stomach cancer Stomach cancer Stomach canc er Stomach cancer ...
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ON1045A
What Is Stomach ( Gastric) Cancer?
Cancer occurs when cells in the body begin changing and multiplying out of control.
These cells can form lumps of tissue called tumors. Cancer that forms in the stomach
is called stomach or gastric cancer.
Understanding the Stomach
The stomach helps the body digest food.
When food is swallowed, it travels down
a tube called the esophagus. The esophagus
ends in the stomach. The stomach adds
chemicals and fluids to food that help begin
the process of digestion. Food then leaves
the stomach and enters the small intestine.
When Stomach Cancer Forms
In most cases, stomach cancer starts in
the stomach’ s inner lining, the mucosa.
Cancer cells can then spread through the
other layers of the stomach. If cancer
cells reach the stomach’ s outer layer, they
can invade nearby organs. Stomach ...
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133-054 Stomach Cancer.rev4
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From [ameripath.com] Last viewed: 23.10.2005
Background Information
St omach Ca ncer
St omach (ga stric) ca ncer af fects about two of
every 10,000 people. St omach ca ncer af flicts
men twice as often as women, and it is more
common among African-Americans.The diag-
nosis of st omach ca ncer is often delayed due to
a lack of symptoms in its early stages and/or
the self-treatment of symptoms. Risk factors for
st omach ca ncer in clude the following:
•
A family history of st omach (ga stric) ca ncer
•
A history of Helicobacter pylori gastritis
•
A history of gastric polyps
•
Decreased gastric acid
Symptoms of st omach ca ncer in clude the following:
•
Loss of appetite
•
Difficulty in swallowing
•
Nausea
•
Vomiting blood
•
Abdominal pain
•
Diarrhea ...