What is stomach cancer?
The stomach is a major organ of the digestive system located in the upper and middle part of the abdomen (epigastric region). Within the digestive tract, it follows the oesophagus and precedes the duodenum (small intestine).
Stomach cancer is associated with several risk factors including infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria, smoking, a diet with a high salt and low fruit and vegetable content, a family history of stomach cancer and a genetic predisposition that increases the risk of developing stomach cancer.