Cancer

Stomach Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of the Stomach in Overview The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper belly (abdomen). Read on to learn more about the stomach. ...more  Stomach Cancer: Introduction in Overview Learn the basics about stomach cancer....more  Stomach Cancer: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of stomach cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. Learn which tests you may have. ...more  Stomach Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have stomach cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn what tests are used to diagnose stomach cancer. ...more  Stomach Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Here are questions to ask your healthcare provider about your treatment for stomach cancer. ...more  Stomach Cancer: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment Learn about the different treatment options for stomach cancer....more  Stomach Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how chemo is used for stomach cancer. ...more  Stomach Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Radiation Learn how radiation may be used to treat stomach cancer....more  Stomach Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Stomach cancer may be treated with surgery. Learn about the different types, and if surgery may be an option for you. ...more  Stomach Cancer: Targeted Therapy in Managing Side Effects Targeted therapy uses medicines that target specific parts of certain types of cancer cells. Learn how this treatment is used for stomach cancer. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Stomach Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs There are different types of stomach cancer. They each grow in different parts of the stomach. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more