An Overview of Gastric cancer
The stomach is situated in the upper abdomen and is a type of muscular organ. It is a part of the digestive system. Gastric cancer or stomach cancer occurs when the stomach cells start multiplying and dividing abnormally or uncontrollably. There are several types of stomach cancer that are categorized on the basis of the cells where cancer begins. The different types of cancers seen in the stomach include the following, Adenocarcinoma Carcinoid tumor Lymphoma Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) What are the various symptoms of gastric cancer? In a patient having gastric cancer, the following symptoms are seen, Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) Black stools Heartburn or indigestion Early satiety (feeling full after eating only a small meal) Fatigue or weakness Loss of appetite Bloating Nausea Vomiting Sudden loss of weight Abdominal pain Trouble swallowing To prevent the risk of developing gastric cancer, the following preventive tips...