Advanced abdominal cancer refers to cancers that originate in organs within the abdominal cavity—such as the stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, intestines, or peritoneum—and have progressed to an advanced stage. At this stage, the tumor may have grown significantly, invaded nearby tissues, or spread (metastasized) to other organs, making treatment more complex. Symptoms often include persistent abdominal pain, bloating, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, or changes in bowel habits. Treatment typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and palliative care to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Early detection is challenging, so prognosis in advanced abdominal cancer depends on the type, extent of spread, and response to treatment. Multidisciplinary care from oncologists, surgeons, and supportive care teams is crucial for optimal management.

• Definition: Cancer in abdominal organs that has progressed to an advanced stage or metastasized.
• Common Sites: Stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, intestines, peritoneum.
• Symptoms: Abdominal pain and bloating, Unexplained weight loss, Loss of appetite, Nausea and vomiting, Jaundice (if liver or bile ducts involved) & Changes in bowel habits
• Causes/Risk Factors: Depends on cancer type; may include chronic inflammation, infections, genetic factors, lifestyle factors, or prior cancers.
• Diagnosis: Imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans), endoscopy, biopsy, blood tests, tumor markers.
• Treatment: Surgery (if feasible), chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, palliative care.
• Prognosis: Depends on cancer type, spread, and treatment response; often challenging in advanced stages.