Cancer Types
Gastric Cancer
Also known as: Stomach cancer, Gastric adenocarcinoma
Definition
Cancer that forms in the lining of the stomach, also known as stomach cancer, which can affect any part of the stomach.
Detailed Explanation
Gastric cancer often develops slowly over many years. Before true cancer develops, pre-cancerous changes often occur in the inner lining (mucosa) of the stomach. Symptoms may include indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. Treatment depends on cancer stage and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.