Stomach Canser

Were you looking for information about Stomach Cancer? Stomach canser is a common misspelling of stomach cancer.
 
People who have stomach cancer may have symptoms such as blood in their stool, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, and stomach pain. This type of cancer occurs when cancerous cells first develop in the stomach. However, these cancerous cells can also spread to other parts of the body. If you smoke cigarettes, eat a diet high in salted or poorly persevered foods, or if you are male, you may have an increased risk of developing stomach cancer.
 
(Click Stomach Cancer for more detail on how a healthcare provider may diagnose stomach cancer and information on other risk factors and symptoms of the disease. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD