Gastric cancer – What you need to know

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In this episode:

  • While gastric cancer is improving, GPs are the frontline and must reach out if they have concerns
  • Patients who don’t respond to PPI for abdominal pain or indigestion need investigating further, even young patients of 20 or 30-years-old
  • Mental health issues can develop both pre and post-surgery – they need to be addressed

 

Guest: Dr Mary Ann Johnson, Upper GI & General Surgeon

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 27 mins

Last Updated: 22 Aug, 2023

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