While stomach cancer is uncommon, accounting for 1.5 percent of all diagnoses of cancer, certain risk factors, such as diet, smoking, and obesity, may increase the risk of the disease.
While stomach cancer is uncommon, accounting for 1.5 per cent of all diagnoses of cancer, certain risk factors, such as diet, smoking, and obesity, may increase the risk of disease. Stomach may also spread to other parts of the digestive system, such as the esophagus or intestines, or may metastasize and form tumors in remote organs, including the lungs and liver. Our medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, gastroenterologists and other specialists have years of experience in the treatment of stomach cancer. Our entire-person care model is also designed to support the nutritional needs of patients, manage their pain, and resolve other side effects during their recovery process.