Various cells in the stomach secrete digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. These substances break down food so the body can absorb nutrients. The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen ...

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, begins in the cells that line the stomach. The vast majority of stomach cancers are the adenocarcinoma type, which affects the glandular mucus-producing ...

Screening is the process of checking for cancer before there are any warning signs or symptoms. The purpose of gastric cancer screening is to detect any changes in your stomach tissue at an early ...

An international team of scientists has—for the first time, they suggest—systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to ...

Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are open sores that develop on the lining of your stomach. While they can be manageable and treatable, understanding and addressing the key behaviors that ...

Stomach cancer (medically known as gastric cancer) is a major health issue worldwide. In the United States, stomach cancer is the third most common malignancy related to dietary habits. Having an ...

Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, develops when cells in the stomach lining begin to grow out of control. People usually don’t experience any symptoms in the early stages, which makes early ...

The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM system divides stomach cancer into stages 0–4. The higher the stage, the more difficult it is to treat and to survive. The most commonly used system ...