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Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer, most common in men over 50, doesn’t always have symptoms. You might reduce your risk of stomach cancer by making changes to your diet.

Stomach cancer (treatment options)

Stomach cancer is a malignant growth that starts in the wall of your stomach. Effective treatment may help to control the cancer and improve your symptoms.

Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common bacterium that can live in the stomach lining causing inflammation and sometimes ulcers and stomach cancer

Cancer types

There are a number of different types of cancer. Find out about symptoms, treatment and how cancer can change the body.

Gastritis

Gastritis is when your stomach lining is inflamed (irritated, swollen and red). Find out about gastritis symptoms, causes, treatments and more.

Protein

Getting your daily protein is essential to a healthy diet, especially at certain times of your life when your cells need to grow or repair.

Gastritis medicines

Find out about medicines used for gastritis (inflamed stomach lining). Read about the different types and benefits and risks of gastritis medicines.

Stool tests

Stool tests are commonly used to check for possible bowel cancer and causes of gastrointestinal illness. Read more about stool testing and results.

Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer. Learn more here.

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain has many causes, and may be short-term, long-term or come and goes. Sudden and severe abdominal pain is a medical emergency.

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