Stomach Cancer, which is also called Gastric Cancer, is the term used for cancer that originates in the lining of the stomach. The stomach is the J-shaped organ in the upper abdomen, and is part of the digestive system. It is connected to the esophagus (food-pipe) and the small intestine. Food travels down the esophagus and into the stomach ... more

Many precancerous ulcerations of the stomach are due to an infection with helicobacteria. Treatment with an antibiotic eradicates the lesions before invasive cancer develops. As with most forms of Cancer, treatment for Stomach Cancer depends on a variety of factors. A physician will consider the type of Cancer, its stage, and its growth patterns when deciding on a treatment ... more

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