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Gastric Cancer - Stomach Cancer

Prevention & Expectations

What can be done to prevent the disease?

Avoiding all tobacco products will decrease the likelihood of developing stomach cancer. Although not proven, a diet that has fruits and vegetables as a component may also be helpful in avoiding this cancer. Some conditions are thought to lead to stomach cancer. They include:

chronic gastritis, which is inflammation of the stomach

Barrett's esophagus, which is chronic inflammation of the lower end of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease

previous stomach surgery, such as a partial gastrectomy

H. pylori infection, a bacterial infection of the stomach

certain gastric polyps, such as those that are adenomatuous

pernicious anemia, a low red blood cell count thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder

Menetrier's disease, a form of gastritis in which the stomach lining has excess folds

What are the long-term effects of the disease?

This cancer is usually found late in the course of the disease when treatment is not likely to be effective.

What are the risks to others?

There are no risks to others.

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