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Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

Gastric cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach. Learn what the risk factors are for developing stomach cancer. Learn the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and how it is treated.

Treating Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

Details on the four different types of treatment for stomach cancer.

Stages of Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

After stomach cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the stomach or to other parts of the body.

Diagnosing Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

These are the tests that are routinely used when diagnosing the presence of stomach cancer.

Symptoms of Stomach (Gastic) Cancer

Possible signs and symptoms of stomach cancer. One of the symptoms may be chronic heartburn.

What is Stomach (Gastric) Cancer?

Gastric cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach. Learn what the risk factors are for developing stomach cancer.

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