Stomach Cancer

Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer frequently presents with vague digestive complaints, indigestion, bloating, and mild appetite loss, which delays diagnosis until the disease has advanced. Adenocarcinoma accounts for most cases, though rarer forms such as lymphoma or stromal tumours can also develop within the stomach. The Department of Cancer at UMC Victoria Hospital offers advanced stomach cancer treatment in Uganda that includes:

  • Endoscopic examination
    direct visualisation and biopsy of the stomach lining
  • Staging imaging
    CT scanning to assess how far the cancer has spread
  • Surgical resection
    partial or total gastrectomy depending on tumour location and size
  • Chemotherapy
    administered before or after surgery based on staging
  • Nutritional guidance
    support adjusting to eating patterns after gastric surgery

Digestive symptoms that persist for more than a few weeks, especially alongside weight loss, are worth a specialist evaluation rather than a course of over-the-counter remedies. Schedule your consultation with a cancer specialist today.