Our Service

Understanding Gastric Cancer

Stomach cancer is a kind of malignancy that originates from the lining
of the stomach. It is a heterogeneous disease with various subtypes, one of the
most common being adenocarcinoma. The main reason for enhanced survival and
quality of life is still early diagnosis and timely intervention. From
diagnosis to treatments, be assured that with Dr. Ali’s leading experience in
gastric cancer, your care is truly the most effective and up-to-date available
in Dubai

What are the symptoms of gastrointestinal cancers?

Most of the time, symptoms of gastrointestinal cancers don’t occur until the tumor has become more advanced. Then, they depend on the type of cancer. Patients with esophageal cancer may have difficulty swallowing, whereas those with gastric cancer will notice ulcer-like symptoms (e.g., indigestion, loss of appetite, bloating and pain). Liver cancer and pancreatic cancer can also lead to abdominal pain, and colorectal cancer—as you might expect—causes changes in bowel function or bleeding.

Why opt for Dr. Ali for Gastric Cancer Treatment in Dubai?

Dr. Ali is a leading specialist within the UAE and enjoys a high level of recognition in treating gastric cancer. He has vast experience and is very patient-friendly, topping the list of doctors treating gastric cancer in Dubai. The methodology adopted by Dr. Ali involves:

Advanced diagnostic tools: Precise diagnosis is the gate to proper treatment. The doctor uses the most modern technologies in diagnosis, like endoscopy and biopsy, besides sophisticated imaging studies, to identify the exact type and stage of gastric cancer.

Multidisciplinary Care: Dr. Ali collaborates with other specialists such as oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons so that all patients will receive a comprehensive treatment plan for whatever condition they might present. A multidisciplinary approach will ensure that all aspects of a patient’s health are considered for treatment.

Individualized Treatment Plans: No stomach cancer ever gets to be like another. Dr. Ali selects a plan that is in the best interest of his patients, and many variables are considered in formulating this treatment plan, including the extent of tumour progression, the general condition of the patient’s health, and the patient’s will.

State-of-the-Art Treatment Modalities: Not limited to surgical intervention, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Dr Ali always stays updated with new medical developments to offer the most effective treatment modality. He has comprehensive treatment options for stomach cancer, inclusive of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and so on, under one roof.

Treatment of Stomach Cancer in Dubai

The approach to the management or treatment of the disease by Dr. Ali, therefore, in Dubai, is relatively comprehensive since it includes the use or a combination of surgical and non-surgical methods depending on the characteristics and stage of the cancer.

Surgical Treatment

The primary treatment for gastric cancer is usually surgery, especially when the cancer is at an early stage. Dr. Ali is specially trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques that aim at taking out a tumour but preserving as much of the stomach as possible. The primary surgical interventions are as follows.

• Subtotal Gastrectomy: A part of the stomach containing cancer, together with lymph nodes nearby, is removed.
• Total Gastrectomy: This refers to the complete removal of the stomach, as is usually essential in the advanced stage, and reconstruction of the digestive tract to allow food passage. Another procedure in everyday practice is laparoscopic surgery.
• Laparoscopic Surgery: A minimally invasive option that involves smaller incisions, resulting in less pain and quicker recovery times.

Dr. Ali’s expertise in performing these surgeries ensures that patients receive the best possible outcomes with minimal complications.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses strong medicine to destroy cancer cells or prevent cancer cell growth. It’s either used before surgery to shrink the size of a tumor, which is called neoadjuvant therapy, or it is used after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells, called adjuvant therapy. Dr. Ali works with medical oncologists to determine the best selection of chemotherapy, balancing effectiveness and quality of life.

Radiology Treatment

Treatment by radiation is affected by embedding high-energy rays in the body, destroying malignant cells. So, for the most part, radiation treatment is used in conjunction with surgery and chemotherapy, especially when the cancer has already diffused into the surrounding tissues. Dr. Ali works with radiologists who stage the radiation so as not to create too much damage to the healthy tissues lining a tumour.

Target Therapy

Targeted therapy is the newer form of treatment whereby drugs are designed to target and attack the cancer cells themselves without harming the normal cells. This especially helps in those patients who carry specific genetic mutations which eventually lead to gastric cancer. Dr. Ali keeps himself updated regarding the latest developments in targeted therapy to offer patients newer techniques that are not readily available elsewhere.

Immunotherapy

The idea behind the immunotherapy approach is that it properly rewires one’s immune system to recognize and, therefore, attack cancer cells with much more Vigor. This has typically been an up-and-coming alternative to treatment, especially in forms of gastric cancer, which do not respond to most other forms of existing therapies. Dr. Ali will identify whether a possible benefit from immunotherapy exists in each individual case and advocate for this novel form of medicine when suitable.