The following tests and procedures may be used: Physical exam and history An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else....
Surgery Surgery is a common treatment of all stages of gastric cancer. The following types of surgery may be used: Subtotal gastrectomy: Removal of the part of the stomach that contains cancer, nearb....
Age, diet, and stomach disease can affect the risk of developing gastric cancer. Risk factors for gastric cancer include the following: Having any of the following medical conditions: Helicobacter ....
After gastric cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the stomach or to other parts of the body.The process used to find out if cancer has spread withi....


