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Follow the links below to find information on stomach cancer.
Reviewed September 2008
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Stomach cancer
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Better Health Channel
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The stomach is part of the digestive system, which helps to break down food. Although 500 Victorians are diagnosed with stomach cancer each year, it is becoming less common in Australia and other Western countries. Diet is thought to play some part in this. Treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
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Mar 2008
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Stomach & oesophageal cancer
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The Cancer Council Victoria
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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.
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Feb 2008
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Stomach cancer - some possible causes
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Better Health Channel
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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 diet and Helicobacter pylori infection, possibly working in combination.
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Sep 2007
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