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Stomach Cancer

Stomach cancer is cancer that starts in the stomach. It is also called gastric cancer. Most stomach cancers do not run in the family, but some stomach cancers are hereditary.

Symptoms

• Indigestion or heartburn
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Unexplained weight loss

Causes/Risk Factors

• Diet high in dried, smoked, or salted foods
• Certain bacterial infections
• Tobacco and alcohol
• Family history of stomach cancer
• Genetic mutations (see below)

Genetic Test

The following genetic tests may be appropriate based on your personal and/or family history:

• CDH1 (hereditary diffuse gastric cancer)
• MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2 (Lynch syndrome/HNPCC)
• APC, MYH (adenomatous polyposis syndromes)
• p53 (Li-Fraumeni syndrome)
• BMPR1A, SMAD4 (juvenile polyposis syndrome)
• Genetic variants for stomach cancer

Schedule an Appointment

To speak with a board-certified genetic counselor about your risks for this disease:

• Schedule genetic counseling appointment online
• Or call 1-800-975-4819
• Send email

Learn more about scheduling.

Learn More

American Cancer Society

CancerCare

National Cancer Institute