Stomach cancer, also known as
gastric cancer, is
cancer developing from the lining of the
stomach. Early symptoms may include
heartburn, upper abdominal pain,
nausea and
loss of appetite. Later signs and symptoms may include
weight loss,
yellow skin and whites of the eyes,
vomiting,
difficulty swallowing, and
blood in the stool among others. The cancer may
spread from the stomach to other parts of the body, particularly the
liver,
lungs,
bones,
lining of the abdomen and
lymph nodes.