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A member asked:

What are the odds of stomach cancer at 24? a friend is having acidity bit of discomfort and bloating in stomach i no it's rare but what are the odds?

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Very rare: e needs to see a doctor to determine the cause, more likely gastritis and acid reflux.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/2/2018

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Near Zero: These symptoms do not represent cancer. The odds that your young friend has cancer is nearly zero.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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