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OverviewSee All
 Anatomy of the Stomach in Overview
The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper belly (abdomen). Read on to learn more about the stomach. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Learn the basics about stomach cancer....more
 Helicobacter Pylori in Overview
H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). In some cases, it can also cause painful sores called peptic ulcers in your upper digestive tract. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
Learn what factors increase your risk of stomach cancer....more
 Stomach Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Learn the more common symptoms of stomach cancer....more
 Carcinoid Tumor in Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly....more
 Anatomy of the Stomach in Overview
The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper belly (abdomen). Read on to learn more about the stomach. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Learn the basics about stomach cancer....more
 Helicobacter Pylori in Overview
H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). In some cases, it can also cause painful sores called peptic ulcers in your upper digestive tract. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
Learn what factors increase your risk of stomach cancer....more
 Stomach Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Learn the more common symptoms of stomach cancer....more
 Carcinoid Tumor in Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly....more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Stomach Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
After a diagnosis of stomach cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have stomach cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests are used to diagnose stomach cancer. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Barium Swallow in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A barium swallow is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your upper GI tract includes the back of your mouth and throat (pharynx) and your esophagus. ...more
 Upper GI Endoscopy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Read on to learn more about the procedure, including why you might need it, how to get ready for it, and what happens during and after. ...more
 Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Series in Understanding Your Diagnosis
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series is an imaging test of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). It is done with X-rays. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this test. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have stomach cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Learn what the different stages of stomach cancer mean....more
 Stomach Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
After a diagnosis of stomach cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have stomach cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests are used to diagnose stomach cancer. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Barium Swallow in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A barium swallow is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Your upper GI tract includes the back of your mouth and throat (pharynx) and your esophagus. ...more
 Upper GI Endoscopy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to diagnose and treat problems in your upper GI (gastrointestinal) tract. Read on to learn more about the procedure, including why you might need it, how to get ready for it, and what happens during and after. ...more
 Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Series in Understanding Your Diagnosis
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series is an imaging test of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). It is done with X-rays. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this test. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Newly Diagnosed in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Being told you have stomach cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Learn what the different stages of stomach cancer mean....more
Deciding on TreatmentSee All
 Stomach Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
Here are questions to ask your healthcare provider about your treatment for stomach cancer. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment
Learn about the different treatment choices for stomach cancer....more
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 Stomach Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment
Here are questions to ask your healthcare provider about your treatment for stomach cancer. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment
Learn about the different treatment choices for stomach cancer....more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
 Stomach Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Managing Side Effects
Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of certain types of cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for stomach cancer. ...more
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
 Stomach Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Managing Side Effects
Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of certain types of cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for stomach cancer. ...more
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Stomach Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
There are different types of stomach cancer. They each grow in different parts of the stomach. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
 Stomach Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs
There are different types of stomach cancer. They each grow in different parts of the stomach. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more