Digestive Disorders Health Center
Stomach Cancer Directory
Stomach cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the stomach. Over time, the cancer may invade more deeply into the stomach wall and spread to nearby organs. Smoking and certain chronic conditions increase the risk of developing stomach cancer. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how gastric/stomach cancer is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Diagnosing and Treating Stomach Cancer
An overview of the diagnosis and treatment of stomach cancer from the experts at WebMD.
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Basics of Cancer
Get the basics on cancer from the experts at WebMD.
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What Is Small Intestine Cancer?
What Is Small Intestine Cancer? WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this rare condition.
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Stomach Cancer Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
It’s easiest to treat stomach cancer when it’s caught early. Find out the causes, symptoms, and treatments of gastric cancer.
Features
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The Hunt for a Cancer Cure
What's the next big breakthrough in beating cancer? Our Chief Medical Editor checks in with Stand Up to Cancer's dream team researchers.
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Eating to Fight Cancer
Beyond quitting smoking, drinking less, losing weight, and exercising, lowering your risk of cancer is all about a healthy diet. Here's what to eat, and what to avoid, to stack the odds in your favor.
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Care After Cancer Treatment
Getting active in your follow-up care after cancer treatment can make a world of difference.
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6 Ways to Conquer a Scary Diagnosis
Life goes on after receiving news of a frightening illness. Here’s how.
Video
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Improving Your Appetite After Treatment
Cancer survivor Dr. Julie Silver explains how to kickstart your appetite after cancer treatment.
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When Cancer Pain Returns
Julie Silver talks about when cancer pain returns.
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Cancer and Sleep Problems
Dr. Julie Silver, a cancer survivor, explains the critical need for sleep during and after cancer treatment.
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Do I Have to Live With Fatigue?
As a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Julie Silver knows how hard it is to manage fatigue after cancer treatments.