Abstract

Metastatic cancer affects the majority of the adult population in the United States. The infection influences both the male and female individuals and have been reported to be a leading killer disease that has been made of global concern. However, some researchers argue that metastatic cancer is genetic and that it only occurs in patients with lung cancer, prostate cancer, or breast cancer. Based on this argument, the research paper will outline the influence of metastatic cancer on patients with gastric cancer.

Introduction

Cancer has become difficult to treat based on the ability of the cancer cells to multiply abnormally and spread to other parts of the body. The tumor cells may spread to nearby cells while others metastasize to distant tissues and organs. Moreover, the disease is noted to be associated with the gene mutation that often occurs in almost every living organism out of the changing environmental factors and lifestyle. Genetically modified foods consumed as well largely contribute to the global problem. The concern has been raised concerning metastatic cancer, however, several gaps still exist towards fixing the problem as the main cause of metastasis is not known. The tumor cells are spread to the second regions through the bloodstream or the lymph system where the cells further metastasize causing a severe cancerous infection that is difficult to treat.  The common regions compromised by the disease include the lungs, the liver, the bones, and the lymph nodes that account for the 30% of global cancer deaths. With adequate knowledge of factors that trigger cancer, early cancer diagnosis, and effective treatment of the disease, reduced cancer incidences would be realized.

Objectives of the study

1. To identify the effects of metastatic cancer on patients with gastric cancer.

2. To identify organs severely affected by metastatic cancer.

Method

A total of 7560 male and female individuals diagnosed with gastric cancer were involved in the study. The researchers observed and evaluated the patterns of metastasis and the survival rates of the identified patients based on their age, anatomical location (non-cardia and cardia), sex, as well as their historical factors. The results of the study were then statistically analyzed and the respective odds ratios indicated.