The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper belly (abdomen). Read on to learn more about the stomach.
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Learn the basics about stomach cancer.
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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.
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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.
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Here are questions to ask your healthcare provider about your treatment for stomach cancer.
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Learn about the different treatment choices for stomach cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used for stomach cancer.
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Learn how radiation may be used to treat stomach cancer.
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Stomach cancer may be treated with surgery. Learn about the different types, and if surgery may be a choice for you.
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Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of certain types of cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for stomach cancer.
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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.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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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.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
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There are different types of stomach cancer. They each grow in different parts of the stomach. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
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