Symptoms: Unfortunately, patients who have stomach cancer rarely have symptoms in the early stages of the disease. The signs and symptoms of stomach cancer include: Some of these symptoms can occur with noncancerous conditions such as a stomach virus or with other types of cancer. However, people who have any of these problems that persist for a long time should check with their doctor, especially if they are over 50 years old or have stomach cancer risk factors.

• Unintended weight loss and lack of appetite
  
• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion, nausea and heartburn
• Vomiting, with or without blood
• Swelling of the abdomen due to accumulation of fluid and cancer cells

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Barium GI radiograph

Heartburn A painful, burning feeling in the chest.

Nausea The feeling of wanting to vomit

Indigestion Terms to indicate any disruption in the digestive process. Symptoms include heartburn, nausea, bloating and gas.

Appetite The desire for food.