Gastrointestinal Malignancy Risk Factors And Complications

Question 1

What are the risk factors for gastric cancer?

Answer 1

H.Pylori infection

Chronic gastritis AKA atrophic gastritis

Pernicious anaemia

Adenamotous polyps

Smoking

Exposure to N-nitroso compounds (found in foods containing nitrites = Smoked food)

Salted food

Low vitamin C

Question 2

What are the risk factors for colorectal cancer?

Answer 2

Age >60

Diet high in red/processed meats

Diet low in fibre

Obesity

Lack of exercise

Alcohol

Smoking

Family history - close relative developing bowel cancer under age of 50

IBD