What should I do if I experience nighttime pain from gastric cancer?
Disease description:
Since being diagnosed with gastric cancer at the hospital, I have frequently experienced stomach pain at night, causing significant discomfort. I would like to know: What should be done about nighttime gastric pain in gastric cancer patients?
Hello, gastric cancer can cause stomach pain, particularly in advanced stages, where the pain may be quite severe. We recommend that the patient visit a higher-level tertiary hospital and schedule an appointment with either the Department of General Surgery or the Department of Oncology. Initial evaluations should include abdominal and chest CT scans to determine whether surgical intervention remains feasible. If imaging and clinical assessment indicate that surgery is still an option, surgical resection should be considered first, followed by adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy as part of comprehensive anticancer treatment. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you a pleasant and healthy life.