New research has found that early detection of stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, maybe the key.
Rutgers University researchers have made a promising discovery that could revolutionize the early detection of stomach cancer.
They believe a simple mouthwash can be the key to early detection of this deadly disease.
However, stomach cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world and is difficult to detect in its early stages.
Symptoms often mimic gastrointestinal problems, leading to misdiagnosis and treatment delays.
Dr. Perati said there are currently no official screening guidelines for stomach cancer in the United States, and most cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage.
To investigate this potential screening method, Dr. Perati and his team analyzed bacterial samples from the mouths of patients scheduled for endoscopy.
Of this experimental group, 30 were known to have gastric cancer, 30 had gastric conditions, and 38 were healthy controls.
Meanwhile, significant differences in oral microbes were found between healthy individuals and people with gastric cancer or pre-cancer.
In addition, the researchers found little difference between cancer bacteria and pre-cancer patients, suggesting that the microbiome can change when the gut environment creates the conditions for cancer.
In addition, Dr. Perati said, “Even with a small group, we can see some differences, and we believe the results are promising”.
