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Print: Who is at risk of getting stomach cancer?
Your chances of getting stomach cancer are higher if you have had a stomach infection caused by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori, which also causes ulcers in the stomach. You are also more likely to get stomach cancer if you:
- Are a man
- Are older than 50 years of age
- Have a close relative who has had stomach cancer
- Smoke cigarettes
- Abuse alcohol
- Are an African American, Hispanic American, Asian American or Pacific Islander
- Have stomach polyps (small growths in the lining of your stomach)
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Source
Gastric Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Options by JC Layke, PP Lopez (American Family Physician March 01, 2004, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040301/1133.html)
Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff
Reviewed/Updated: 05/10
Created: 05/99
