Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the lining of the stomach. It is the fifth most common cancer in the world and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Symptoms of stomach cancer can include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and fatigue. Treatment for stomach cancer typically involves surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy.

1. Abdominal pain
2. Bloating
3. Indigestion and discomfort after eating
4. Heartburn
5. Nausea and vomiting
6. Loss of appetite
7. Unexplained weight loss
8. Fatigue
9. Blood in the stool
10. Swelling or fluid build-up in the abdomen

1. Smoking: Smoking is a major risk factor for stomach cancer.

2. Diet: Eating a diet high in smoked, salted, or pickled foods, as well as processed meats, can increase the risk of stomach cancer.

3. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection: This type of bacteria is found in the stomach and can cause inflammation and ulcers. It is also linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer.

4. Age: Stomach cancer is more common in people over the age of 50.

5. Gender: Men are more likely to develop stomach cancer than women.

6. Family history: Having a family history of stomach cancer increases the risk.

7. Gastric polyps: These are growths in the stomach lining that can become cancerous

1. Surgery: Surgery is the most common treatment for stomach cancer. Depending on the stage of the cancer, the surgeon may remove part or all of the stomach, as well as nearby lymph nodes and other tissues.

2. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It may be used before or after surgery to shrink the tumor or kill any remaining cancer cells.

3. Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells. It may be used before or after surgery to shrink the tumor or kill any remaining cancer cells.

4. Targeted Therapy: Targeted therapy is a type of treatment that uses drugs to target specific molecules involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.

5. Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is a

1. Age: Stomach cancer is more common in people over the age of 55.

2. Gender: Men are more likely to develop stomach cancer than women.

3. Diet: Eating a diet high in smoked, salted, or pickled foods, as well as processed meats, can increase the risk of stomach cancer.

4. Smoking: Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of stomach cancer.

5. Infection: Having a long-term infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) increases the risk of stomach cancer.

6. Family history: Having a family history of stomach cancer increases the risk of developing the disease.

7. Gastric polyps: Having certain types of gastric polyps increases the risk of stomach cancer.

8. Gastrectomy

There is no single cure for stomach cancer, but treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy can help to control the disease and improve the patient's quality of life. Medications such as proton pump inhibitors, anti-nausea medications, and pain medications may also be prescribed to help manage symptoms.