Stomach Cancer

Oncology/Gastroenterology · Oncology

Severe

Severity

Approximately 1 million new cases and 769,000 deaths annually worldwide; 5th most common cancer

Prevalence

Contagious

Oncology/Gastroenterology

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📖What is Stomach Cancer?

Stomach cancer (gastric cancer) develops in the stomach lining. Most stomach cancers are adenocarcinomas. It is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because early symptoms are vague.

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