Symptoms

Find out about the possible symptoms of stomach (gastric) cancer and when to see your doctor.

Symptoms of early stomach cancer can be the same as symptoms of other conditions, such as ulcers.

Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)

You may feel pain or a burning sensation when you swallow, or your food may stick in your throat or chest. This is the most common symptom of oesophageal cancer.

A harmless narrowing of the oesophagus called a stricture can also make it difficult for you to swallow. It is important to get this symptom checked by your doctor.

Weight loss

This is weight loss when you are not trying to lose weight. Rarely, extreme weight loss can be a sign of an advanced cancer.

Pain

You may have pain in your tummy (upper abdomen) or behind your breastbone (sternum).

Persistent indigestion (dyspepsia) and burping

You can get indigestion when acid from the stomach…