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Learn about Stomach Cancer
What is stomach cancer?
Stomach cancer is a type of cancer in which a growth of cells that starts in the stomach. (1)
Stomach cancer is also known as gastric cancer. (1)
Where does stomach cancer happen?
Stomach cancer can happen in any part of the stomach. (1)
In most of the world, stomach cancers happen in the stomach body, which is the main part of the stomach. (1)
Resources
1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stomach-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352438
