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Most of the gastric diseases originate from inflammation of the stomach, and without proper treatment, there is a chance that the disease will develop and lead to gastric cancer. There is no specific initial symptom of stomach cancer, so many patients only take it as stomach discomfort and eventually delay the diagnosis and treatment due to carelessness. Therefore, by the time many patients are aware of the disease, it has already reached a serious stage.
There are 16 new cases of stomach cancer per 100,000 people
Stomach cancer is a common cancer in Hong Kong. In 2020, there were 1197 new cases of stomach cancer, accounting for 3.5% of all new cancer cases in Hong Kong. In 2020, there will be 1,197 new cases of gastric cancer, accounting for 3.5% of all new cancer cases in Hong Kong, and there will be 16 new cases per 100,000 Hong Kong people based on the incidence rate. The incidence of gastric cancer increases with age, with the median age of new cases for men and women being 71 and 67 years old respectively.
Stomach cancer is a common cancer in Hong Kong. In 2020, there were 1197 new cases of stomach cancer, accounting for 3.5% of all new cancer cases in Hong Kong. In 2020, there will be 1,197 new cases of gastric cancer, accounting for 3.5% of all new cancer cases in Hong Kong, and there will be 16 new cases per 100,000 Hong Kong people based on the incidence rate. The incidence of gastric cancer increases with age, with the median age of new cases for men and women being 71 and 67 years old respectively.
In 2020, there will be 1197 new cases of gastric cancer, accounting for 3.5% of all new cancer cases in Hong Kong (Centre for Health Protection)
How does gastric cancer develop?
How does gastric cancer develop?
The stomach is part of the digestive system, secreting stomach acid to help digestion, grinding large pieces of food into smaller pieces, and then gradually transferring the food into the intestines through peristalsis to continue the digestion process. Stomach cancer occurs when the cells in the stomach mutate and develop into a malignant tumor.
People at risk for stomach cancer
1) Men
2) Aging (over 50 years old)
3) Eating foods high in salt, preserved and smoked foods
4) having polyps in the stomach or having undergone a gastrectomy
5) Smoking
(6) Family history of stomach cancer
What foods can help prevent cancer?
1) Men
2) Aging (over 50 years old)
3) Eating foods high in salt, preserved and smoked foods
4) having polyps in the stomach or having undergone a gastrectomy
5) Smoking
(6) Family history of stomach cancer
What foods can help prevent cancer?
Top 5 foods for stomach and cancer prevention
1）Cauliflower
According to the National Cancer Institute, eating cruciferous vegetables can reduce the risk of stomach, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers. Cauliflower contains anti-cancer compounds such as lupinol, black mustard thiosemicarbazone and radicicic acid, which can enhance the activity of immune cells and enzymes in the body and slow down the growth and spread of cancer stem cells or tumors. Cabbage contains vitamin U, an anti-ulcer factor, which is effective in treating gastric ulcers and acid reflux, and anti-inflammatory to prevent stomach cancer.
Recommended consumption: 100g of broccoli 2 to 3 times a week.
1）Cauliflower
According to the National Cancer Institute, eating cruciferous vegetables can reduce the risk of stomach, breast, colorectal and prostate cancers. Cauliflower contains anti-cancer compounds such as lupinol, black mustard thiosemicarbazone and radicicic acid, which can enhance the activity of immune cells and enzymes in the body and slow down the growth and spread of cancer stem cells or tumors. Cabbage contains vitamin U, an anti-ulcer factor, which is effective in treating gastric ulcers and acid reflux, and anti-inflammatory to prevent stomach cancer.
Recommended consumption: 100g of broccoli 2 to 3 times a week.
2) Papaya
Papaya contains papain, which has anti-tumor effect, and also contains antioxidant vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene and lycopene, which have antioxidant effect to inhibit cancer. Vitamins A and C have the ability to repair the stomach mucosa.
Suggested consumption: Half a papaya 2 to 3 times a week.
Papaya contains papain, which has anti-tumor effect.
Papaya contains papain, which has anti-tumor effect, and also contains antioxidant vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene and lycopene, which have antioxidant effect to inhibit cancer. Vitamins A and C have the ability to repair the stomach mucosa.
Suggested consumption: Half a papaya 2 to 3 times a week.
Papaya contains papain, which has anti-tumor effect.
3) White radish
White radish is also a cruciferous vegetable that contains isothiocyanate, which has anti-cancer effects. According to the American Board of Dietary Nutrition and Cancer Prevention in its cancer prevention guidelines, isothiocyanates not only effectively inhibit the metabolism of carcinogens by cytochrome enzymes, but also inhibit the appearance of many cancers, and have antibacterial, insecticidal and growth hormone metabolism effects.
Recommended consumption: 100 grams of white radish twice a week.
White radish is also a cruciferous vegetable that contains isothiocyanate, which has anti-cancer effects. According to the American Board of Dietary Nutrition and Cancer Prevention in its cancer prevention guidelines, isothiocyanates not only effectively inhibit the metabolism of carcinogens by cytochrome enzymes, but also inhibit the appearance of many cancers, and have antibacterial, insecticidal and growth hormone metabolism effects.
Recommended consumption: 100 grams of white radish twice a week.
4) Hawthorn
Hawthorn contains organic acids and over 50 flavonoid antioxidants, which help the body fight viruses, carcinogens, toxins and allergens, and has a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effect. However, hawthorn is not suitable for people with chronic stomach pain.
Suggested consumption: 2 to 3 times a week, 10g of dried hawthorn in 300ml of water each time.
Hawthorn contains organic acids and over 50 flavonoid antioxidants, which help the body fight viruses, carcinogens, toxins and allergens, and has a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effect. However, hawthorn is not suitable for people with chronic stomach pain.
Suggested consumption: 2 to 3 times a week, 10g of dried hawthorn in 300ml of water each time.
5) Winter mushroom
Shiitake mushroom contains mushroom polysaccharide, which can increase the immunity of human body, differentiate tumor necrosis factor, promote the production of antibodies, and slow down the growth of cancer cells. The beta glucanase of shiitake mushroom can improve immunity, prolong cell life, repair damaged cells and prevent cell mutation. The nucleic acids in shiitake mushrooms can prevent cancer cell formation by normalizing the development of deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid in cells.
Shiitake mushroom contains mushroom polysaccharide, which can increase the immunity of human body, differentiate tumor necrosis factor, promote the production of antibodies, and slow down the growth of cancer cells. The beta glucanase of shiitake mushroom can improve immunity, prolong cell life, repair damaged cells and prevent cell mutation. The nucleic acids in shiitake mushrooms can prevent cancer cell formation by normalizing the development of deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid in cells.
Recommended consumption: 7 to 8 mushrooms 2 to 3 times per week.
Shiitake mushrooms contain mushroom polysaccharides, which increase the body’s immune system and slow down the growth of cancer cells.
Shiitake mushrooms contain mushroom polysaccharides, which increase the body’s immune system and slow down the growth of cancer cells.