Details of Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a condition of rapid and abnormal growth of cells on the lining of the stomach.

Stomach pain
Vomiting
Nausea
Heartburn
Blood in stool
Appetite loss
Jaundice

Hereditary factors
Nutritional factors
Exposure to certain chemicals

Blood tests
Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI
Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Liver function test
Biopsy

Radiotherapy: Use of high-powered beams like X-rays and protons to kill cancer cells.
Chemotherapy: Use of chemicals and drugs either through injection or by mouth.
Surgery: Depending on the spread and stage of cancer, a part or the entire stomach and some of the surrounding tissues are removed.

Spread of cancer
Digestion challenges
Bowel movement changes
Body weight changes
Hair loss