Is gastric cancer stage T2 serious?

Gastric cancer stage T2 is generally more serious. Failure to treat it in time may lead to worsening of the disease and put life in danger.

Gastric cancer refers to a malignant tumor that occurs in the stomach. The T2 stage is generally an early stage. At this time, the cancer cells have only invaded the submucosal layer and have not spread or metastasized to other parts. Although only the mucosa has been invaded, gastric cancer is a malignant tumor disease and is therefore relatively serious. If early surgical treatment is not performed after gastric cancer occurs, it may cause the cancer cells to spread and metastasize, worsening the condition and posing a life-threatening risk at any time.

Generally, when gastric cancer T2 appears clinically, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time for radical surgical treatment, such as subtotal gastrectomy, peripheral regional lymph node dissection, etc., and radiotherapy, chemotherapy or targeted drug therapy should be performed according to the patient's physical condition to inhibit the spread and metastasis of cancer cells. The survival rate of patients will increase after early surgical treatment, and the 5-year survival rate may reach 80%~90%. If obvious symptoms such as stomach pain and bleeding are found during treatment, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time for comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.