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Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer
  • Stomach cancer is cancer that’s found anywhere in the stomach.
  • The stomach is part of the digestive system. It helps you digest food.
  • How serious stomach cancer is depends on how big the cancer is, if it has spread, and your general health.
  • Stomach cancer is not very common in the UK.

Get your symptoms checked

It’s important to get any symptoms of stomach cancer checked as soon as possible.

Last Reviewed
20 February 2023
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