Area of care 02
भोजन नली और पेट का कैंसर
01Overview
- Oesophageal cancer
- Gastric (stomach) cancer
- Other gastrointestinal cancers
The oesophagus is the food pipe. It carries food from the throat to the stomach. Cancers can start in the food pipe or in the stomach. They often first show up as trouble with eating or ongoing indigestion.
Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy (cancer medicines) and radiotherapy (high-energy rays) in different mixes. The order and mix are decided after tests and a team discussion.
02Warning signs
Oesophageal & stomach cancer:
when to see a doctor.
These can also have other causes, but they are worth showing to a doctor.
Heavy bleeding, trouble breathing, chest pain or fainting: go to the nearest emergency department now.
- Trouble or pain in swallowing, or food that seems to stick
- Indigestion, burning or upper-belly pain that does not settle with usual care
- Vomiting that keeps coming back, or feeling full after a few bites
- Black stools or vomiting blood
- Weight loss without trying, or loss of appetite
- Unusual tiredness or paleness (anaemia)
03Where surgery fits
Oesophageal & stomach cancer in Bikaner:
surgery in plain words.
- 01
Endoscopy and biopsy first
An endoscopy uses a thin, bendy tube with a camera to look inside. A biopsy taken during it confirms the diagnosis.
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Removing part or all of the stomach
In stomach cancer, surgery may remove part or all of the stomach, with nearby lymph nodes (small glands that filter body fluid). The gut is then joined back so that eating is possible.
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Oesophageal surgery
Where suitable, part of the food pipe is removed. The stomach is then brought up to join it again. This is major surgery and is planned with care.
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Treatment before or after surgery
Chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be advised first, or afterwards. This depends on the case.
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Nutrition support
Eating well before and after treatment matters. A diet plan is usually part of care.
04How the plan is made
Decided together,
step by step.
- 01
Your doctor reviews your symptoms and examines you. An endoscopy and scans are advised if they are not already done.
- 02
Your doctor studies your reports and scans and advises any missing tests.
- 03
The case is discussed with other specialists where needed. These may be doctors for scans, tissue tests, cancer medicines and radiotherapy. This is called a multidisciplinary discussion.
- 04
The plan is explained to you and your family in plain words, with all the options. You decide together with the doctor.
05What to bring
Your papers
save time.
- Endoscopy (upper GI scopy) report and any pictures
- Full checklist for your first visit
06Questions
Asked about
oesophageal & stomach cancer.
Is every stomach complaint cancer?
No. Most stomach complaints are caused by common problems such as acidity or infection. Symptoms that last or keep returning should be checked.
Is surgery always the first step?
Not always. Sometimes chemotherapy or radiotherapy comes first. The order is decided after scans and team discussion.
Will I be able to eat normally afterwards?
Most people eat smaller meals, more often, after such surgery. The changes to expect are explained beforehand.
Next step
Talk it through
in person.
Bring your reports and a family member. You will leave knowing what is known so far, and what comes next.