November is Gastric Cancer Awareness Month. Gastric cancer is also known as stomach cancer.
The risk of developing stomach cancer increases as we get older. It is more common in men than in women.
Here you can find more about the symptoms of stomach (gastric) cancer and where you can get more support.
Signs and symptoms of gastric cancer
Symptoms of early stomach cancer can be like the symptoms of other common stomach problems such as a virus or stomach ulcer.
Common symptoms of stomach (gastric) cancer include:
- heartburn or indigestion that does not go away
- pain or discomfort in tummy (abdomen)
- loss of appetite
- feeling full after only eating a small amount
- unexplained weight loss.
Other possible symptoms can include:
- feeling or being sick
- difficulty swallowing
- burping a lot
- black poo (stools)
- feeling tired, weak or breathless.
It’s important to talk to your GP or practice nurse and get any symptoms checked, particularly if you are experiencing symptoms which are unusual for you.
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