Upper GI Cancers

Also referred to as stomach cancer, upper GI cancers involve tumors of the esophagus and stomach. Symptoms of upper GI cancers include difficulty swallowing, weight loss and abdominal pain. Treatment for stomach cancer often includes a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Risk factors for developing upper GI cancers include:

• Diet
• Tobacco use
• Type A blood
• Stomach lymphoma
• Being over the age of 50

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