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Stomach Cancer : In Depth - Overview

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Overview

Statistics About Stomach Cancer
Some people use statistics to try to figure out their chances of getting cancer. People may also use them to try to figure out their chance of being cured of cancer. It is important to keep in mind, however, that statistics show what happens with large groups of people. Because no two people are alike, you can't use statistics to know or predict what will happen to you.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Am I At Risk for Stomach Cancer?
There is really no way to know for sure if you are going to get stomach cancer. Certain factors may make you more likely to get it than another person. These are called risk factors. However, just because you have one or more risk factors does not necessarily mean you will get stomach cancer. In fact, you can have all the risk factors and still not get stomach cancer, or you can have no known risk factors and still get it.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What Can I Do If I Am At Risk for Stomach Cancer?
How can you reduce your risk of getting stomach cancer? Knowing the risk factors for the disease is a step in the right direction. Some risk factors, such as family history, are not within your control. But other risk factors, such as diet and smoking tobacco products, are things you can control.
Source:StayWell
Date:April 3, 2006
What Are the Symptoms of Stomach Cancer?
People who have early stomach cancer that has not spread do not usually have symptoms or signs of the cancer. However, as the cancer grows, it can cause symptoms like these.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Anatomy of the Stomach
The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper abdomen that makes up part of the digestive system. It is located between the end of the esophagus and the beginning of the first part of the small bowel (the duodenum). The stomach is much like a bag with a lining. The lining contains these 4 layers.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
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