This allows the doctor to see and biopsy any abnormalities. This test, which looks for hidden blood, is done by placing a small amount of blood on a special paper which can be tested in the doctor s office. A positive test means that hidden blood is suspected and further tests must be done. Many tumors are benign, but if you have a tumor that is cancerous, the doctor will need to do more tests to see if it has spread away from the stomach. Such early cancers have good prognosis.
Treatment often includes a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
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