The doctor assessed Lercek's chances of beating cancer

Transfusiologist Andrey Zvonkov assessed the chances of blogger Lerchek, who suffers from fourth-degree stomach cancer, to overcome the disease. In conversation with aif.ru On Tuesday, March 17, he noted that high-quality medical care can prolong life, but it does not provide guarantees.

According to Zvonkov, the presence of metastases is considered an unfavorable prognosis, but modern methods can in some cases prolong life by several years. He stressed that a lot depends on the financial capabilities and condition of the body, as well as on how treatable the tumor is.

At the same time, the specialist added that there are examples of patients, including famous people who are undergoing therapy, continue to live and remain active.

Therapist Sofya Volkova linked the rejuvenation of cancer with "environmental debt" and the influence of adverse factors from an early age. According to her, the situation is also aggravated by a sedentary lifestyle, ultra-processed foods and chronic stress, which weaken the immune system.

Earlier on March 17, oncologist Zoya Kolesova said that gastroscopy with biopsy is the most informative method for timely detection of stomach cancer. According to her, thanks to such a diagnosis, it is possible to effectively combat the disease. 360.ru .

On the same day, gastroenterologist Olga Vidyakina, in an interview with RIAMO, warned that spicy food, when consumed in large quantities, can increase the risk of stomach cancer. The substance contained in hot peppers, capsaicin, is harmful to health. At the same time, pepper in moderation can have a beneficial effect on digestion.

On March 12, oncologist Evgeny Cheremushkin listed the symptoms of stomach cancer. These include weakness, fatigue, loss of appetite and weight, as well as pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen after eating may indicate a disease, writes NSN. The late stages appear through constant heartburn and vomiting, difficulty swallowing food, and stomach bleeding.

On February 5, oncologist Andrey Nefedov named products whose abuse can lead to cancer. According to him, processed meat (sausages, ham, bacon, corned beef) is a proven carcinogen, RT notes.

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