Stomach cancer
health advisory
Hospital
Diseases
2007-11-12 20:35:56
NCI: Unusual Cancers of Childhood: Abdominal Cancers
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/t...
Genetics. If stomach cancer runs in the family, it's a good idea to go for a G.I. endoscopy once each year.
We don't always know what causes cancer. I have worked a lot in cancer nursing, but the youngest stomach cancer case I ever saw was in her mid 30's. I've never seen a teenager with it. The reason most patients die from it is that it causes almost no symptoms until it is very advanced.
Cancer can hit anyone at any age. Some cancers are prone more to adults. Here is an excellent web site that will help you gain further knowledge on this subject. Also talk to your doctor as they will direct you to more information also.
http://medlineplus.gov/