Stomach Cancer is sometimes misdiagnosed as Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)

It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Stomach Cancer.

Treatment options for stomach cancer depend on the stage and location of the cancer. Surgery is often recommended to remove the affected portion of the stomach. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy as well as targeted drug therapy are other treatment options. An upper endoscopy is performed to diagnose stomach cancer. A sample of any suspicious tissue is taken out and sent for a biopsy to confirm diagnosis.

Always consult your doctor or health professional, and do not self diagnose.

Symptoms can include:

Swelling under abdomen, fatigue, heartburn, indigestion, pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss

Symptoms are a guideline only and may apply to either the diagnosis or the reported misdiagnosis, or both. Consult your specialist for further information.

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