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Frequent Acidity And Indigestion? Watch Out For Early Warning Signs Of Stomach Cancer - Check Experts Tips

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[ad_1] Stomach Cancer or Gastric Cancer is a common cancer of the gastrointestinal system and often, lifestyle issues are responsible for this grim disease, which can turn deadly if diagnosed late. November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month and talking about the ailment, Dr Vinay Dhir, Chairman, Institute of Digestive & Liver Care at S L Raheja Hospital, shares, "The stomach is a capacious organ and hence symptoms due to the disease tend to occur late when the disease is advanced. Hence, it is important to understand the predisposing conditions for this cancer so that diagnosis can be made early. It is important to understand that early cancer has an almost 100% cure rate. Gastric cancer can be called a disease of lifestyle." Common Causes Of Stomach Cancer And Prevention Tips 1. Unhygienic Practices A common infection of the stomach due to a bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori, is a precursor of Gastric Cancer, says Dr Vinay Dhir. Dr Dhir adds, "This inf