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In the United States, more than 20,000 individuals are diagnosed with gastric (stomach) cancer each year. Men are more likely to have stomach cancer than women are. Stomach cancer usually affects persons who are older than 55 years, although it may occur at younger ages. Individuals from Asia have the highest rates of stomach cancer. Because stomach cancer may occur without symptoms, it may be in advanced stages by the time the diagnosis is made. Treatment is then directed at making the patient more comfortable and improving quality of life. Stomach cancer can metastasize (spread) to other organs of the body. The January 14, 2004, issue of JAMA includes an article about gastric cancer.
SYMPTOMS OF STOMACH CANCER
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss without dieting
- Abdominal pain, with or without swelling
- Feeling full after small amounts of food
- Indigestion
- Nausea or vomiting
- Vomiting blood
TESTING FOR STOMACH CANCER
If your doctor suspects that you . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Janet M. Torpy, MD, Writer;
Cassio Lynm, MA, Illustrator;
Richard M. Glass, MD, Editor
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