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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Stomach Cancer Not So Common In U.S

Sunday October 16, 2005
Gastric cancer, or stomach cancer is not a commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S and western Europe. In fact, people in Asia develop stomach cancer 10 times more than People in the US and Europe. Why? Researchers believe it has a lot to do with diet. Even though stomach cancer is rare in the US and Europe, some people are still vulnerable. Learn the risk factors of stomach cancer. The first step in prevention is avoiding the risks!

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