What it is
Treatment depends on the stage and may include surgery to remove part or all of the stomach, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and targeted medicines.
Support from a dietitian is important, especially after stomach surgery.
Common signs
- Indigestion or heartburn that does not go away
- Feeling full quickly
- Losing weight without trying
- Feeling or being sick
- Difficulty swallowing
- Tiredness from anaemia
How it is usually diagnosed
- A camera test (gastroscopy) with a biopsy
- CT or PET scans
- Sometimes a laparoscopy
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Gastroscopy and biopsy reports
- Scan reports
- Multidisciplinary team (MDT) letters
- Treatment plans
- Dietitian letters
Questions to ask your doctor
- What stage is the cancer?
- What treatment do you recommend?
- How will treatment affect eating?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Vomiting blood, black or tarry poo, or being unable to keep food down: call 112
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.