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If you have been diagnosed with stomach cancer, your doctor will discuss your treatment options with you. Your treatment options depend on several factors, including your overall health, the stage of your cancer, your age, and your personal preference. Stomach cancer may be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy.
Surgery for stomach cancer is performed to remove all of the stomach cancer and some of the surrounding healthy tissue, your doctor may remove early-stage tumors from the lining of your stomach, remove a portion of your stomach (subtotal gastrectomy), remove your entire stomach (total gastrectomy), and remove lymph nodes to look for cancer. All of these surgeries are performed under general anesthetic. With chemotherapy, a drug is used to kill cancer cells, while with radiation therapy, high-powered energy beams are used to kill cancer. Your doctor may also recommend targeted therapy or immunotherapy, which uses targeted drugs or your own immune system to fight cancer.
After surgery, you will need to stay in the hospital for three to eight days and stay in Georgia for seven to fourteen additional days after you are discharged. If you undergo immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy, your length of stay depends on how many cycles are needed for your specific case.
The total recovery time until you can return to your normal routine may take several months, but you should be able to return to work within 4-6 weeks. If you only have therapy, you should be able to return to most of your activities when you do not experience any symptoms that interfere with your ability to perform your duties.
You need to adjust to a new diet after the surgery so make sure to talk to a dietitian about what to eat. Regular exercise is really important to keep your body healthy, you can start walking as soon as you can. Make sure to schedule follow-up checkups with your doctor to monitor your condition and you may do this with your local doctor at home or your doctor in Georgia.
Treatment for stomach cancer is known to be effective, but the success rate varies depending on how early the treatment is performed as well as the stage of cancer. The side effects and risks of stomach cancer treatment, which include infection, bleeding, damage to other organs, problems with anesthetic, hair loss, and fatigue.
If you prefer not to undergo treatment or too frail for any type of treatment, you should consult with your doctor and cancer team on the best alternative for you. In some cases, surgery to relieve only the signs and symptoms is recommended.
Stomach cancer causes symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, pain, vomiting, and fatigue that may interfere with your daily life. It is also dangerous and it can spread to other organs. After the surgery, you should no longer experience any symptoms and you can return to your normal life.
Whilst the information presented here has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, it is still advised to consult with your doctor before pursuing a medical treatment at one of the listed medical providers
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Georgia is located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia and it is the most visited country in South Caucasus. From its green valleys and vineyards to its old watchtowers and old churches, this country will never disappoint. Over the last 5 years, Georgia has been visited by an increasing number of medical tourists. These foreign patients, mostly come from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Russia, are attracted to Georgia’s high-quality and affordable medical care, as well as the medical center’s first-class services. Most of these patients come for dental treatments, cosmetic surgery, oncology, radiology, liver and kidney transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, orthopedics, infertility treatment, and bariatric surgery.
Georgia’s vibrant capital, Tbilisi, offers picturesque Old Town, outstanding architecture, dramatic valley setting, and terrific cuisine. Home to 30% of the country’s population, this city is lively and filled with hipster culture and techno scene. One of the most famous monuments in the city is Kartlis Deda, which is a 20-meter tall aluminum symbol of Tbilisi. Another popular city is Batumi, which is the country’s most charming seaside destination. Its synthesis of the mountain and the sea is truly unique and interesting. The most popular attractions in this city, besides its beach, are Batumi Boulevard, Batumi Botanical Garden, Medea Monument, Ortajame Mosque, and Batumi Archeological Museum.
International tourists will arrive in Tbilisi International Airport. It serves flights to and from several cities in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. There are numerous budget airlines that operate flights from this airport, including IndiGo, Ryanair, and AirAsia X. To travel around the country, domestic flights, buses, and trains are available. To get around major cities, several public transportation options are available. The most common way to get around is by local minibus and buses. Taxis are widely available, but make sure to agree on the fare before getting on.
Georgia allows citizens of 98 countries, including all European Union countries, the US, Japan, and Australia, to stay for a year. Holders of passports issued by 66 countries, such as Bolivia and Egypt, are eligible to apply for e-Visa. The e-Visa is valid for 90 days per 180-day period and 30 days per 120-day period. Citizens of other countries, such as Sudan and Morocco, need to apply for a visa in advance.
Winter in Georgia is usually very cold, with temperatures ranging from 2°C to 6°C, and sometimes dropping below 0°C at night. Summer, from June to August, is pleasantly warm with average temperatures of 20°C to 30°C. However, some coastal areas are humid during this season. Spring and Autumn are delightful as the weather is not too hot, nor too cold. Both of these seasons see frequent rainfalls.