Stomach / Gastric Cancer Overview
Stomach / Gastric Cancer at a Glance
Stomach cancer starts typically when cancer cells develop in your stomach's inner lining and then can penetrate deeper. These cells could multiply and turn into a tumor.
Stomach / Gastric Cancer Cause
The causes of stomach cancer range from family history, smoking, obesity, infection from Helicobacter pylori bacteria, a diet high in salt and processed food.
Stomach / Gastric Cancer Symptoms & Signs
Although there exist no early symptoms or signs of stomach cancer, symptoms are frequently noticeable in the advanced stage. They include:
- Unexpected weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Persistent vomiting and nausea
- Severe and lasting indigestion
- Severe and lasting heartburn
- Feeling of fullness, despite eating rather little
- Exhaustion
- Bloating of stomach, particularly after eating
- Stomach pain that worsens after eating
