Stomach cancer - A to Z
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Around 8,000 people are diagnosed with stomach cancer each year in the UK. This cancer is becoming less common in the UK and rates have halved since the 1970s. Infection with a common stomach bacteria called Helicobacter pylori is the major cause of stomach cancer. A poor diet that is low in fruit and vegetables and eating a lot of salt increases the risk of stomach cancer . And smoking also doubles the risk of getting the disease.
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Latest Stomach cancer news from Cancer Research UK
- News story: One in six worldwide cancers down to 'largely preventable or treatable' infection
9 May 2012 - Press Release: Cancer Research UK launches groundbreaking research centre in Oxford
15 March 2011 - Press Release: Stomach cancer deaths lowest for forty years
24 June 2010 - Press Release: Stomach cancer cases almost halve over the last 30 years
6 August 2009 - News story: One in ten trusts has shortage of specialist oesophageal and stomach cancer surgeons
16 October 2008 - News story: Removal of bacteria reduces risk of stomach cancer redeveloping
1 August 2008 - News story: Stomach cancer rates to fall
15 August 2007 - News story: Stomach cancer genes identified
16 May 2006 - Press Release: Scientists point way to screening for inherited stomach cancer
24 May 2002
- News story: Genetic clues can separate stomach cancer into two distinct types
1 August 2011 - Press Release: Deprived cancer patients face fatal health problems
24 November 2010 - Press Release: Scientists take the first step to targeted treatment for stomach cancer
12 August 2009 - Press Release: Aspirin cuts stomach cancer risk
6 February 2009 - Press Release: Chance of surviving gut cancers up 40 per cent in two decades
7 October 2008 - News story: Study confirms link between inflammation and bowel and stomach cancer
4 June 2008 - News story: Possible new treatment for stomach cancer
7 July 2006 - Press Release: Salt increases risk of stomach cancer
6 January 2004
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