Description
Stomach Cancer is a disease of the Stomach.
The cancer that originates from any part of the Stomach is Stomach Cancer.
Stomach is a muscular organ. It is present in the upper left side of the abdomen. It lies between the Esophagus and the Small Intestines.
Functions of the Stomach... It mixes the food with the digestive juices. The muscular contraction of the Stomach grinds the food and makes a liquid. This liquid is Chyme. Then it moves into the duodenum for further digestion and absorption of nutrients.
When there is uncontrolled growth of the cells in the stomach it disrupts the normal function of the Stomach. The abnormal growth of the cells in the lining of the Stomach is Stomach Cancer.
Causes of Stomach Cancer
Alcohol
Smoking
Gastritis
Stomach Ulcers
Family History
Stomach Polyps
Acidic Metabolism
Abnormal growth of cells
Inflammation of the Stomach
If not treated properly, stomach Cancer may cause
Death
Prevention
Alkalize or Suffer
Cancer of other Body Parts