Stomach Cancer Increasing in Women Under 50
January 17, 2023
The rate of stomach (or gastric) cancer is increasing among Americans under 50, particularly women, according to a study by the National Cancer Institute.
Researchers tracked the incidence of lower stomach cancer in the United States.
According to Vadim Gushchin, M.D., of Surgical Oncology at Mercy, one of the region's leading surgical oncologists, the incidence of gastric cancer is very low in the United States and found the study results a bit surprising.
"There are speculations, maybe there is more antibiotic use by these women that may lead to gastric cancer. More studies are needed," Dr. Gushchin said.
The study also found women are affected more by autoimmune diseases, which can also lead to cancer.
View Mercy surgical oncologist Dr. Vadim Gushchin's interview regarding women and stomach cancer.
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