What is gastric cancer?
Gastric cancer is also known as stomach cancer. It is a malignant tumour that develops inside the stomach lining.
What are the risk factors?
Habits that can risk gastric cancer include family history of gastric cancer, male sex, diet low in fruits and vegetables, and cigarette smoking.
What are the symptoms of gastric cancer?
Symptoms of gastric cancer may include loss of appetite, pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, trouble swallowing, black stools, vomiting, heratburn and indigestion.
How to prevent gastric cancer?
To prevent gastric cancer, you must eat a healthy diet rich in green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits, avoid smoking tobacco, and maintain a healthy weight.
Information credits
This information is taken from the Cleveland Clinic website.