What Really Causes Stomach Cancer: Expert Explanation

Basir Bammatov, an oncologist, has identified chronic inflammation of the stomach lining as the most significant factor behind the development of stomach cancer. According to the physician, prolonged inflammatory processes often set the stage for malignant transformation. He emphasized that the most thoroughly studied risk factor remains infection with Helicobacter pylori. "Helicobacter pylori infection can lead to atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia, and other precancerous changes in the stomach,” Bammatov said in a conversation with news.ru. The oncologist added that diet plays a major role in increasing risk. Excessive consumption of salty, smoked, and heavily processed foods, combined with insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables, significantly raises the likelihood of developing stomach cancer.