What Is Stomach Cancer?

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is cancer that starts in any part of the stomach. Stomach cancer is not very common in the United States, and instances of stomach cancer have been decreasing.

Stomach Cancer Symptoms

There are two stages of symptoms of stomach cancer:

  • Early stage stomach cancer symptoms
  • Advanced stomach cancer symptoms

As stomach cancer grows and spreads, it begins to exhibit some telltale signs and symptoms. Learn more about stomach cancer symptoms.

Stomach Cancer Causes

Certain segments of the population are at greater risk for developing stomach cancer. You can lower some known risk factors by eating a healthy diet and exercising. Learn more about stomach cancer causes.

Stomach Cancer Types

The most common type of stomach cancer is known as an adenocarcinoma, responsible for about 90 percent of all cases of stomach cancer. In addition to adenocarcinoma, there are several other, rare types of stomach cancer. Learn more about stomach cancer types.

Stomach Cancer Diagnosis

The first step in stomach cancer diagnosis starts with a complete checkup and an understanding of your family history. This can help identify known stomach cancer risks. Additionally, there are more advanced testing options to help diagnose stomach cancer. Learn more about stomach cancer diagnosis.

Stomach Cancer Stages

Staging stomach cancer is the process of seeing how advanced the disease is. We determine the stage of stomach cancer by looking at:

  • Size of the tumor
  • The number of lymph nodes involved
  • How far the cancer has spread (metastasized)

Learn more about stomach cancer stages.

Stomach Cancer Treatment

Surgery is the most common treatment for stomach cancer. The goal of surgery is to remove the entire tumor and any cancer cells that may have spread (metastasized) to nearby tissue. There are many different treatment options for stomach cancer other than surgery. Learn more about stomach cancer treatment.

Stomach Cancer Prevention

Knowing your risk factors is the first step to lowering your risk for stomach cancer. Learn more about stomach cancer prevention.

Clinical Trials for Stomach Cancer

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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Clinics for Stomach Cancer