What is Gastric Cancer?
Gastric (stomach) cancer is a slow-growing cancer that often develops without noticeable symptoms in early stages. Early detection improves treatment success.
Common Symptoms
Digestive Issues
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Bloating, indigestion, or gas
- Feeling full after eating little
- Difficulty swallowing
- Chest discomfort
- Acidity / GERD
Unexplained Changes
- Sudden weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue or weakness
Bleeding Signs
- Blood in vomit
- Black, tarry stools
- Anemia (pale skin)
When to See a Doctor
- Symptoms persist > 2 weeks
- You have high risk factors
Don’t ignore “silent” symptoms. Early detection saves lives and can cure cancer without needing major surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.
Causes & Risk Factors
Diagnosis at VitalCare
Advanced endoscopy – High quality, skilled endoscopy makes a huge difference in detection and treating gastric cancer without surgery. Our centre is equipped with advanced endoscopy containing LCI/BLI modes to detect cancer changes even before they appear visible in regular endoscopy.
Takeaway Point
"A skilled endoscopist with a high-quality endoscopy system is worth its weight in gold."
Choose quality, choose expertise, choose high-definition endoscopy.
Treatment Options
Endoscopic Resection (Non-Invasive)
A painless, scarless procedure to remove early-stage gastric tumors using an endoscope. No cuts or stitches.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Laparoscopic or Robotic surgery to remove cancerous parts. Tiny incisions resulting in less pain.
Chemotherapy & Radiation
Medicines or precise radiation to shrink tumors before surgery or kill remaining cells after surgery. Side effects are expertly managed by our care team.
Our Success Record
In early-stage cases
Expert Care Awaits
Consult with Dr. Santhosh for a comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plan.