- Stomach cancer is cancer that’s found anywhere in the stomach.
- The stomach is part of the digestive system. It helps you digest food.
- How serious stomach cancer is depends on how big the cancer is, if it has spread, and your general health.
- Stomach cancer is not very common in the UK.
Important: Get your symptoms checked
It’s important to get any symptoms of stomach cancer checked as soon as possible.
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