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Dr. César Zepeda Najar, located in Diego Rivera, Tijuana, Mexico offers patients Stomach Cancer Treatment procedures among its total of 51 available procedures, across 1 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Stomach Cancer Treatment procedures at Dr. César Zepeda Najar, as all prices are available on request only. All procedures and treatments are undertaken by the lead specialist at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
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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 Tijuana 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 Tijuana.
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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Americans travel every year in good numbers to Mexico to get specialized medical care. There are many reasons for this.
Mexico attracts a lot of Americans for Medical tourism as well as people from all over the world as they get offered a good value package that combines the best medical treatment with a great vacation at a fraction of the price.
Tijuana is one such favorite destination in Mexico. It is the sixth-largest Mexican city and the largest in the state of Baja California. It has some excellent health centers that will rival any big hospital elsewhere. Some of the more common and popular surgeries that people undergo in Tijuana are Breast Augmentation, Weight Reduction, Botox treatment, and other elective surgeries.
The climate is semi-dry and akin to the Mediterranean climate. The weather remains mild throughout the year. Between November and March, there is a lot of rain and thunderstorms are common during this period. August and September are the hottest months. January is usually the coldest and Rain filled month.
Summer is the driest period. The temperature may range from 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) in the cold months to 33 °C (91 °F) during summer.
Tijuana International Airport is the main airport and it serves many purposes. It is the hub for two major airlines that carry travelers to other domestic airports in Mexico. Volaris is a low-cost carrier while Aeroméxico is the flagship carrier of the country. It is also known for the Cross Border Xpress bridge that connects it to San Diego in the US. Passengers coming from the US can walk across the bridge and enter Mexico, then take a flight onwards. This airport also connects China, the USA, and many domestic airports in Mexico. Anyone can come to Tijuana directly or via the San Diego airport on the US side of the border.
There are two major highways that connect Tijuana to other cities of the country. People can take a bus connecting the city to the US and its domestic bus stations. U.S.-based Greyhound Lines and Crucero are famous. Domestic services such as Azul y Blanco de Magallanes and Transporte Efectivo Express de Tijuana operate from two different terminals in the city.
You can also opt for shared fixed-route station wagons, fixed-route taxis (somewhat expensive), and buses for local commuting. Apart from these, taxis without a fixed route, are also available. There is a Rapid transit system of buses (BRT) working particular routes now.
A tourist or a business traveler will need different types of visas to enter Mexico. The tourist visa is valid for six months. You can also get a visa for multiple entries or to extend your stay.
Citizens of some countries like the US, UK, and Canada do not need a visa to stay in Mexico. People who have a valid multiple entry visa for the US or the Schengen visa or have a PR in Canada do not need a separate visa to visit Mexico.
However, your passport should have a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry. You will also have to prove your financial status for the grant of a visa.