Stomach Pain
We have all experienced stomach pains at multiple times in our lives, whether they are caused by something we ate or medication we took. However, there are times when those pains are more than just something we ingested—they can also be a sign of stomach cancer. Because stomach cancer develops deep within the stomach lining, it is one of the most challenging types of cancers to detect. So much so, that an estimated one in five cases is actually discovered and diagnosed before the disease has had an ability to spread to other parts of the body. However, as the tumor grows, the individual will begin to experience pains in the lower abdomen, just above the navel. If any stomach pain is accompanied by heartburn or bloating for extended periods of time, it is vital that medical advice is sought, and subsequent tests ran.
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