Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, occurs in the
muscular sac located in the abdomen, below the ribs known as the
stomach. The stomach is of course a crucial part of the
digestive process and in order to maintain the health of the
stomach it is important to be aware of any signs or symptoms of
something amiss. Food is both received and held by the stomach,
as well as partially digested by being somewhat broken down.
Another term for stomach cancer is gastric cancer. These two
terms most often refer to the most common form of stomach cancer
known as adenocarcinoma. This is stomach cancer that begins in
the mucus-producing cells on the inside lining of the stomach.
Japan has a high incidence of stomach cancer, while cases in the
U.S. are on the decline. The symptoms of stomach cancer may
include: Feeling bloated after eating Feeling full after eating
little It is very important to seek out medical advice or make
an appointment for an exam if you are experiencing these
symptoms or just instinctively f