Stomach cancer can be fatal if it is not found early. If found early, stomach cancer can be treated surgically. However, stomach cancer is often not diagnosed until it has spread to the lymph nodes or other organs. In its advanced stages, only 1 in 5 people will survive for 5 years. End-stage stomach cancer signs are more obvious and include:
Bloody stool
Jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin)
Trouble swallowing
Fluid accumulation in the abdomen