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Stomach Cancer
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UNDERSTANDING STOMACH CANCER

What to know

This page provides a starting point for learning about stomach cancer. Cancer types and individual experiences vary, and information here is not a substitute for personalized medical guidance.

Possible signs

Possible symptoms include indigestion, stomach discomfort, feeling full quickly, nausea, appetite loss, or unexplained weight loss. These symptoms are common and often have non-cancer causes.

  • Keep track of changes that are new, persistent, or unusual for you.
  • Symptoms can have many causes and do not necessarily mean cancer.

Risk factors

Risk factors can include Helicobacter pylori infection, smoking, some dietary patterns, family history, and certain inherited conditions.

  • Having a risk factor does not mean a person will develop cancer.
  • Share relevant personal and family history with a healthcare professional.

When to seek guidance

Discuss persistent symptoms or relevant family history with a clinician. Testing and follow-up depend on symptoms and individual risk.

  • Ask about tests, screening, or follow-up appropriate to your age and personal risk.
  • Seek urgent care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Important: Educational information only. This page cannot diagnose symptoms or recommend an individual treatment plan. Consult a qualified healthcare professional about health concerns.

TRUSTED SOURCES

Learn from established organizations

Use reputable sources and discuss personal questions with a healthcare professional.

↗National Cancer InstituteGovernment cancer research and information resources.Visit ↗↗American Cancer SocietyCancer education, treatment information, and support.Visit ↗↗CDC Cancer ResourcesPublic health information, prevention, and screening.Visit ↗
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