Who gets stomach cancer?

Answer 1

It is not known for sure what triggers stomach cancer, but a bacteria, Heliobacter pylori, is responsible for many stomach cancers. Certain foods and genetics play a big role. Also environment is suspected as a trigger. Highly polluted water is also a suspect

Answer 2

Stomach cancer is linked to many things.

Helicobacter pylori a bacteria that infects the lining of the stomach.

Old age.

Being male.

Eating a diet that is low in fruits and vegetables.

Eating a diet high in salted, smoked, or preserved foods.

Having chronic gastritis.

A type of anemia.

Smoking.

Stomach polyps.

Family history of gastric cancer.

Answer 3

A source has not been clarified, but some causes could be from disorders, infections, and diet. While these are not necessarily causes, there are certain risk factors for developing stomach cancer. These include:

• A diet that is high in salty and smoked foods
• A diet that is low in fruits and vegetables
• A family history of stomach cancer
• Infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori
• Long-term stomach inflammation/chronic gastritis
• Stomach polyps
• Smoking
• Pernicious anemia

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Symptoms like indigestion, acid reflux, vomiting blood, pain in stomach region can all be signs of stomach cancer. They can also be signs on something less serious. A visit to your doctor for testing is the best way to tell for certain.

Answer 6

anyone can but its more likely that it is passed on through birth i know because my cousin has it.

There are certain risk factors for developing stomach cancer. These include:

• A diet that is high in salty and smoked foods
• A diet that is low in fruits and vegetables
• A family history of stomach cancer
• Infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori
• Long-term stomach inflammation/chronic gastritis
• Stomach polyps
• Smoking
• Pernicious anemia

Answer 7

Stomach cancer is usually treated by Surgery when part or whole of the stomach is removed. In advanced cases Chemotherapy can be used.

Surgery can treat only if the disease is caught in the early stages, so it is important that you see your Doctor if you have any Gastric symptom's.

Answer 8

There is no actual cure. It can be controlled.

Another Perspective:

Begin by seeing a doctor, ASAP! If there's no cure today, there might be tomorrow.

Answer 9

There are many causes of stomach cancer inluding a bacteria called H. pylori, chronic gastritis, hereditary factors, and dietary factors.