Serious Warning Signs Of Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer is a term used to describe a malignancy that begins in the cells of an individual's stomach, which are the cells with the responsibility of producing mucus. Adenocarcinoma is another medical term used to describe this type of cancer. Stomach cancer occurs when damage occurs in one of the cells DNA that gives it the ability to grow faster, multiply quicker and live longer. Certain infections, obesity, some inherited conditions, and smoking can increase an individual's risk of developing stomach cancer. Stomach cancer can be diagnosed through the use of a thorough medical history, physical exam, blood tests, upper endoscopy, CT scans, barium swallow x-ray, or stomach biopsy.