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A disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the stomach.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Stomach disorders • GI cancer • Cancer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Fatigue
Stomach cramps
Bloating or abdominal fullness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Stomach cancer
Docetaxel
Paclitaxel
Cisplatin
Oxaliplatin
Capecitabine
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Stomach cancer

Surgery

Surgery

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