In its early stages, gastric cancer usually does not cause any symptoms, and the occasional symptom most people do not immediately associate with the cancer.
According to the newspaper Focus, experts say that ignoring subtle symptoms leads to the fact that two-thirds of patients are found to have stomach cancer only at late stages.
Specialists urge to pay special attention to the sensitivity to coffee, alcohol or certain types of fruit. A sudden aversion to certain foods, such as meat, should also be alarming. Persistent pain, pressure and distention in the upper abdomen, upset stomach, difficulty swallowing, and loss of appetite may occur.
It is not uncommon for patients with stomach cancer to have belching, nausea, and vomiting. They may also have the common symptoms of cancer: fatigue, exhaustion, and decreased ability to work.
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