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.