Gastric Cancer Treatment Topic Guide

Stomach cancer is found in the upper digestive tract and usually begins in the lining of the stomach organ. Adenocarcinoma is the most common form of stomach cancer, and this kind of cancer tends to spread or metastasize into the adjoining tissues and organs. Risk factors include: Smoking, a diet low in fruit and vegetables, being male, a diet high in smoked and processed meats, and a prior diagnosis of pernicious anemia Treatment includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

Symptoms of stomach cancer include stomach pain, loss of appetite, indigestion, and weight loss. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Colon cancer is caused when there is an out-of-control overgrowth of cells in the colon (large intestine). Colon cancer symptoms in women who are premenopausal may include abdominal bloating, cramping, and pain.