STOMACH CANCER: RISK FACTORS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

• Autor(a) principal: Ribeiro , Wanderson Alves
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Santiago , Osvaldo Domingues, Oliveira , Shirlei Lacerda de, Souza , João Luiz Ramos de, Fassarella , Bruna Porath Azevedo, Almeida, Yzabelle Ribeiro de, Jesus , Débora Denise Silva de, Pontes , Rafaela Rodrigues, França, Querzia Monique de, Fassarella , Michel Barros, Santos , Larissa Christiny Amorim dos, Neves , Felippe Gomes de Oliveira
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/684
• topic: Câncer de estômago; Fatores de risco; Prevenção; Tratamento; Pancreatic cancer; signs and symptoms; nursing.

Introduction: Stomach cancer poses a major challenge to public health worldwide. This disease is responsible for thousands of deaths every year and significantly impacts the quality of life of patients. Objective: The objective is to increase knowledge about stomach cancer by identifying the main risk factors, as well as the best prevention and treatment strategies. Methodology: A descriptive and qualitative literature review was conducted, analyzing scientific articles related to the research topic. Selection criteria included complete articles published in Portuguese between 2017 and 2022, while exclusion criteria involved duplicate articles, unavailable texts, publications in languages other than Portuguese, and studies published more than 5 years ago. Analysis and discussion of results: There are several risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing stomach cancer. Among them, infection by the Helicobacter pylori bacterium is one of the most significant. Prevention plays a fundamental role in reducing the incidence of stomach cancer, and adopting simple measures can make a difference. Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are essential steps in this process, as these habits are associated with a higher risk of developing the disease. Conclusion: In conclusion, stomach cancer represents a significant challenge to global health, but prevention and adequate treatment play a crucial role in reducing its incidence and increasing survival rates.