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Gastric / Stomach Cancer signs, follow-up guidance, risk factors, testing information, and trusted cancer resources from PINC Foundation.

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Early stomach cancer may cause no symptoms or symptoms that resemble common digestive problems. A persistent or changing pattern deserves follow-up. Stomach cancer is more common in older adults but can occur younger, especially with inherited risk. Persistent symptoms should not be dismissed solely because of age.
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• Helicobacter pylori infection • Smoking • Family history or inherited syndromes • Chronic atrophic gastritis or pernicious anemia • Diet high in salted, smoked, or poorly preserved foods
• Helicobacter pylori infection • Smoking • Family history or inherited syndromes • Chronic atrophic gastritis or pernicious anemia • Diet high in salted, smoked, or poorly preserved foods
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• Ongoing indigestion, heartburn, or upper-abdominal discomfort • Feeling full quickly or bloated after eating • Persistent nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite • Blood in stool, black stool, or vomiting blood • Unexplained weight loss, weakness, or trouble swallowing Arrange a visit for persistent symptoms, especially early fullness, weight loss, anemia, or trouble swallowing. Vomiting blood, black tarry stools, or fainting needs urgent care.
• Ongoing indigestion, heartburn, or upper-abdominal discomfort • Feeling full quickly or bloated after eating • Persistent nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite • Blood in stool, black stool, or vomiting blood • Unexplained weight loss, weakness, or trouble swallowing Arrange a visit for persistent symptoms, especially early fullness, weight loss, anemia, or trouble swallowing. Vomiting blood, black tarry stools, or fainting needs urgent care.
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There is no standard routine stomach cancer screening program for average-risk people in the United States. People with certain inherited syndromes or high-risk stomach conditions may need specialist surveillance. • History, examination, and blood tests for anemia • Upper endoscopy to view the stomach • Biopsy during endoscopy • CT, endoscopic ultrasound, or other staging tests if found • Testing for H. pylori when appropriate
There is no standard routine stomach cancer screening program for average-risk people in the United States. People with certain inherited syndromes or high-risk stomach conditions may need specialist surveillance. • History, examination, and blood tests for anemia • Upper endoscopy to view the stomach • Biopsy during endoscopy • CT, endoscopic ultrasound, or other staging tests if found • Testing for H. pylori when appropriate
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• Should I be tested for H. pylori? • Do these symptoms call for upper endoscopy? • Could anemia or bleeding be involved? • What is the follow-up plan if symptoms persist after treatment?
• Should I be tested for H. pylori? • Do these symptoms call for upper endoscopy? • Could anemia or bleeding be involved? • What is the follow-up plan if symptoms persist after treatment?
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This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
https://www.cancer.gov/types/stomach https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/stomach-cancer.html
https://www.cancer.gov/types/stomach https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/stomach-cancer.html
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