Stomach Cancer

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Reviewed July 2009

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Title:   Stomach cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Stomach cancer is a common cancer. Improved diet is believed to have contributed to a fall in the rate of stomach cancer. Symptoms of stomach cancer are usually vague and can be common to other medical conditions. Symptoms may include feelings of indigestion, bloating, nausea, blood in vomit and fatigue. Infection with Helicobacter pylori is one risk factor for stomach cancer. Treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Stomach cancer - some possible causes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Stomach cancer is more common in developing nations, while becoming less so in Western countries. This type of cancer is thought to be triggered by poor diet and Helicobacter pylori infection, possibly working in combination. Stomach cancer is curable if detected early, but most people don't seek medical help until the disease is quite advanced, possibly because symptoms are often vague.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Stomach cancer (adenocarcinoma of the stomach)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of stomach cancer (adenocarcinoma of the stomach). Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Cancer of the stomach (lymphoma of the stomach)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of stomach cancer (lymphoma of the stomach) by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Stomach & oesophageal cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Risk factors for stomach and oesophageal cancer include smoking, being aged over 50 and being male - both cancers are more common in men than in women.
Date:   Feb 2008

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