Stomach cancer is challenging to detect early due to vague symptoms, often diagnosed at advanced stages. Diagnosis involves endoscopy, imaging, laparoscopy, and molecular testing for markers like HER2 ...
Physical and psychological recovery and beyond ...
As November begins, health organizations, patient advocates, and medical professionals across the country are joining forces to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. This annual observance is ...
Globally, stomach cancer is on the rise in young people, but new research shows that three-quarters of future cases could be prevented by screening for and treating a common bacterial infection: ...
Working with your healthcare team to plan next steps ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 39-year-old brother was just diagnosed with gastric cancer. The diagnosis was especially shocking because of his age. Is this becoming more common? Does age affect the approaches ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 39-year-old brother was just diagnosed with gastric cancer. The diagnosis was especially shocking because of his age. Is this becoming more common? Does age affect the approaches ...
Esophagus cancer and stomach cancer affect different parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. However, some types of cancer start where the esophagus and stomach meet. The esophagus is the tube that ...