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Synonyms
Stomach cancer, or gastric cancer,is a fairly uncommon type of cancer. Around 7,000 people are diagnosed with it each year in the UK.
Articles for Stomach cancer
"It hadn't occurred to me there could be anything else wrong"
During treatment for a stomach ulcer, Deborah Knifton was devastated to find out that she had stomach cancer. This was followed by surgery to remove her stomach.
Causes of stomach cancer
Read about how cancer develops and spreads and the risks associated with stomach cancer.
How stomach cancer is diagnosed
Find out about the tests that are used to help diagnose stomach cancer, including endoscopy, ultrasound and barium meal X-ray.
Introduction
Find out about the symptoms of stomach cancer, who's at risk, how it's treated and what the outlook is.
Living with stomach cancer
Read about living with stomach cancer and the financial help that may be available to you. Also, find out where to go for help and support if you're caring for someone.
Symptoms of stomach cancer
Read about the early symptoms of stomach cancer which include indigestion, heartburn, feeling full quickly after eating, bloating, stomach pain and difficulty swallowing.
Treating stomach cancer
Read about the treatments used for stomach cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a combination of these.
