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Case #4 -
A 70 year old with epigastric pain and weight loss

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What additional history is helpful in this patient?  Answer 
2.) What is the differential diagnosis in this patient?  Answer 
3.) What are the significant physical findings that may be present in gastric cancer?  Answer 
4.) What are risk factors for gastric cancer?  Answer 
5.) What diagnostic tests or procedures are indicated in this patient?  Answer 
6.) What are the surgical options in the management of gastric cancer?  Answer 
7.) Is adjuvant therapy (radiation, chemotherapy) helpful?  Answer 
8.) How do you determine stage according to the TNM classification? What is the prognosis at 5 years by stage?  Answer 
 
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