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Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is found in the stomach. Stomach cancer can be located in any spot of the stomach, and spread to other organs in the body.
The stomach is made up of multiple layers of tissue. Stomach cancer occurs when abnormal cells grown in the inner linings of the stomach. The severity of stomach cancer is based on how far into the layers the cancer has grown. The deeper the growth, the more severe the case.
There is no known cause for stomach cancer, though the number of cases in the United States is declining yearly. Some factors that may increase your risk of stomach cancer include:
The symptoms in early stages of stomach cancer are very similar to having a hernia or ulcer. These symptoms include indigestion or heartburn, feeling bloated or having a poor appetite and nausea. It is important to get these symptoms properly diagnosed by physician to rule out stomach cancer.
As stomach cancer progresses symptoms get more severe. Some stomach symptom symptoms may involve:
If you’re at risk for stomach cancer or experiencing symptoms, schedule an office visit with our doctors. Upon talking with you, our doctors may suggest that they need an in-depth look at your stomach. We perform an EGD to have an in-depth look at the stomach. If doctors see any suspicious growth or cells, they will biopsy the area to test for stomach cancer.
Like all cancers, stomach cancer is more easily cured if found in the early stages. Men over the age of 55 are more likely to be at risk for stomach cancer. People with a family history of stomach cancer are also at a greater risk.
If you have any symptoms of the disease, you need to be screened for stomach cancer as soon as possible.
