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Stomach Cancer (cont.)

Medical Author:
Robert J Fingerote, MD, MSc, BSc
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Jerry Balentine, DO

Stomach Cancer Symptoms

  • Early symptoms of stomach cancer tend to be vague and nonspecific. Seek medical attention if you have any of the following symptoms:

    • Mild upper abdominal discomfort associated with nausea and loss of appetite


    • Difficulty swallowing because of a tumor involving the upper part of your stomach, near the esophagus


    • Feeling of fullness after taking only a small amount of food

  • The following symptoms may indicate advanced disease:

    • Fatigue


    • Weight loss


    • Iron deficiency anemia


    • Overt blood loss - Vomiting blood or a material that looks like coffee grounds or passing black stools


    • Severe nausea and vomiting - A late symptom caused by blockage of the stomach drainage by the enlarging cancer

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