Distinct' stomach cancer identified in younger patients

Many people under 60 who develop stomach cancer have a "genetically and clinically distinct" disease, new research has found.

Compared to stomach cancer in older adults, this new, early-onset form often grows and spreads more quickly, has a worse prognosis, and is more resistant to traditional chemotherapy treatments, said the study published in the journal Surgery.

While rates of stomach cancer in older patients have been declining for decades, this early onset of cancer is increasing and now makes up more than 30 per cent of stomach cancer diagnoses.

"I think this is an alarming trend, as stomach cancer is a devastating disease," said senior author Travis Grotz, a surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in the US.

The research team studied 75,225 cases using several cancer databases to review stomach cancer statistics from 1973 to 2015.

Today, the average age of someone diagnosed with stomach cancer is 68, but people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are more at risk than they used to be.

"Typically, we see stomach cancer being diagnosed in patients in their 70s, but increasingly we are seeing 30- to 50-year-old patients being diagnosed," Grotz said.

The increased rate of the early onset disease is not from earlier detection or screening, Grotz added.
"There is no universal screening for stomach cancer, and the younger patients actually presented with later-stage disease than the older patients," he said.

In addition to being more deadly, early onset stomach cancer is also genetically and molecularly distinct, researchers found.

Furthermore, traditional risk factors for developing stomach cancer among older people, such as smoking tobacco, did not appear to correlate with its early onset counterpart.

"Hopefully, studies like this will raise awareness and increase physician suspicion of stomach cancer, particularly in younger patients," Grotz said.

Younger patients who feel full before finishing a meal, or have reflux, abdominal pain, unintentional weight loss and difficulty eating should see their health care provider, he added.

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Early signs of Ovarian cancer

Many people tend to think of cancer as a death sentence. Ovarian cancer is a silent killer with no visible symptoms in the early stages, but that doesn’t mean it’s not curable. The important thing is to catch it early before it spreads. When the symptoms do begin to show, they can be vague and easily confused with a number of other conditions. Oncology is a well-developed medical field and many cancers are curable with the right treatment at the right time. The healthy thing to do is to keep a balance between denial and hypochondria.
The good news is that there are a number of early warnings signs. Ovarian cancer symptoms only match actual early stage ovarian cancer 1% of the time. While there is no absolutely reliable detection method for early stage ovarian cancer, doctors make use of pelvic examinations, ultrasound scans and blood tests for genetic cancer markers to diagnose the illness. While scientists are busy working at fixing this gap in the medical field, it’s important for you to know and listen to your body. This guide will help you discover the risk factors and early warning signs.

Risk Factors
While the cause of ovarian cancer is unknown, certain factors can increase your chances of it developing:
 
Age: Ovarian cancer tends to strike women over the age of 60 most, with over 50% of all occurrences affecting this age group. Women over the age of 50 are also at a higher risk, although age does not safeguard younger aged women from developing this cancer too, and cases are sometimes found in women in their 20s.

Family history: Genetics can increase the likelihood of a person developing ovarian cancer. A family history of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, or colon cancer strengthens your susceptibility to the illness.  The genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, known as the breast cancer genes, were initially only linked to detecting breast cancer chances, but further research revealed that these genes also indicate ovarian cancer.
Period history: The number of periods an individual has during her lifetime has been shown to correlate with increased chances of the development of ovarian cancer.  Women who began menstruating young, have never given birth, or reached menopause at a later age (after the age of 50) have been found to have a higher risk of getting ovarian cancer than those who experienced less periods of menstruation.
Certain medications: Research has found that having hormone replacement therapy after menopause, or enduring large doses of hormones for fertility treatment, can strengthen the chances of ovarian cancer developing.
Other risk factors that make ovarian cancer more likely include smoking, obesity, use of an IUD (intrauterine device) or polycystic ovary syndrome.

8 Early Warning Signs
One or several of these symptoms offer enough reason for rightful concern. If they persist for longer than two weeks, consult with your physician:
1. Constipation: This can also include other changes in your bowel movements.
2. Pelvic pain: This can range from a feeling of discomfort in the pelvic area, to outright pain. It can also be felt in the abdomen.

3. Frequent, urgent urination: In older women, this can be a sign of weak pelvic floor muscles or a urinary tract infection, but this symptom can also be a sign of ovarian cancer.
4. Swollen or bloated abdomen: Your stomach increases in size, and you might feel particularly bloated along with being full of gas. This one is easily detectable when your clothes begin to feel tighter around your waist and hips, without weight gain elsewhere.
5. Fatigue: You’ll have slept enough but still feel overly tired and low in energy.
6. Pain from sexual activity.
7. Low back pain: This one is especially relevant if it starts in the pelvic area.
8. Loss of appetite, feeling full quickly: You might also observe unexplained weight loss.

 

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How To Best Use Apple Cider Vinegar For Weight Loss

One starts wanting to lose weight as soon as they gain some. Because a balanced weight and body size yields innumerable health benefits in the long run. Some of these include a regulated blood pressure, good body posture, slow ageing. Plus, a healthy body weight helps keep the risk of dreadful diseases, as such diabetes, blood pressure etc. at bay. Regular exercise and a healthy diet are mainly the components for attaining and maintaining a balanced body weight. But there's one thing you can add in your greater scheme of things for getting your weight goals, that is, the Apple cider vinegar. Having a pale to medium amber colour, the Apple cider vinegar is a great choice for those who wish to shed those unwanted pounds.

Here are some simple ways using apple cider vinegar for weight loss.

1. Drinking ACV before meals

ACV contains almost exactly the same amount of pectin as raw apples. Therefore, when you consume it before having your meals, it shall make you feel fuller and satisfied. That will make you eat considerably less, this aiding in weight loss.

2. As a boost to digestion
ACV is a great digestion stimulant. It helps break-down the food, and also remove toxins from the body. Thus, it helps lose weight in the long run.

3. In utilisation of iron
Another reason that makes ACV an important tool for losing weight is its ability to help the body utilise iron effectively and efficiently.

4. As a source of potassium
Americans vinegar-coated beans not for no reason. Apples are, and therefore, ACV is a great source of potassium. So, by substituting your usage of salt with ACV, you can significantly boost up your weight loss plans. 


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TESTED AND TRIED BY ME TO SHED WEIGHT IN A SIMPLE WAY- NO MEDS !

I'm a thyroid cancer survivor, having COPD ,  with spine, knee and many more surgeries to my credit. I had severe bacterial infection due to which fluid collection was there around the heart and lungs. I was on steroid for around 18 months, when I increased my weight, It wasn't that I wasn't obese earlier.

Earlier to shed weight unscientifically, one doctor, told me to eat just 2 bread slices for lunch with some lentils and salad, no rice, no sweets of course. Though I lost weight, with this diet, once I started eating my normal food, without anything in excess, I regained my weight slowly. Then when I did my diploma in nutrition and health education, learnt that the best way to shed weight is eat 500 calories less each day, walk or exercise for 30 minutes, then in a week you can lose 1/2 kg. It will be a slow and steady way to shed weight, of course don't drink any sweet beverages, as they contain only empty calories, instead eat whole fruit, to get enough fibre and feel full. Still my weight loss was insignificant. Then I came across a turmeric tea , which I started drinking each morning in empty stomach, which has helped me to lose weight and in inches. I've a sweet tooth, I eat sweet, but a small piece only. I eat more fruits and cooked vegetables, as eating salad doesn't suit my stomach. My intake of rice has reduced, feel full with the limited quantity.

Now the real simple remedy-

water 1 glass ( I keep almost 250 ml)
cinnamon 1/2"
turmeric pdr. 1/2 tsp
ginger chopped fine 1 tsp

Put cinnamon piece in water, let it simmer for 5-7 minutes. 
In a glass put turmeric pdr. and ginger, after 5-7 minutes, pour the cinnamon water over turmeric and ginger, mix well, let it rest for 10 minutes, then drink it hot. 
DON'T COVER THE GLASS AFTER POURING THE WATER.

I  didn't measure, but when I told my friend( another older obese lady) she said to be sure, I'll measure. Within a week, she lost 1" around her waist. Now, I can wear some blouses which were tight for me earlier !

Try it without fear, as you'll not have any side-effect, as it has no medicine, unless you're allergic to turmeric or cinnamon or ginger, of which I've never heard so far.

It gives a feeling of fullness, this is my morning tea most of the days. I'm a foodie, I love good food, I love cooking, that is why, I've got a recipe blog too. I love baking, but I bake without eggs, using little oil or ghee with curd, milk and banana, and using millet powder or oats powdered !Then I use palm / cane sugar or jaggery ! Also mostly in my normal tea, now I use jaggery instead of refined sugar, so too when I make my oats or ragi porridge.

Those who try and find results, do let me know, thanks and good luck to all.

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