This form of cancer is 1.5-2.5 times more common in African American, Hispanic, or Native Americans than in whites. Treating benign stomach or duodenal ulcer disease by removing part of your stomach is associated with an increased risk of cancer developing in the remaining stomach, especially at least 15 years after the surgery. Recent studies have demonstrated a higher frequency of stomach cancer in people chronically infected with Helicobacter pylori , a common cause of chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer disease. A family history of stomach cancer is a further risk factor in the disease. A also have an increased risk.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is superior because it allows a direct view of the area of concern.
Barium studies also are effective in detecting stomach cancers, although they may be less effective in detecting small tumors. Suspicious areas seen on barium study always require further endoscopic checking. Barium studies may have a major role in screening because they cause less discomfort compared to gastroscopy. People with advanced heart and lung disease may not tolerate aggressive therapy. In many cases, the cancer may have advanced too far for any available treatment to work.