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My mom is worried she has stomach cancer. how can she know for sure?

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Dr. Gerardo Garcia answered

Do scope: if she have symptoms she should have an upper endoscopy with biopsy of abnormal tissue

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

She can see: a gastroenterologist for evaluation. If indicated, an endoscopy will be able to detect gastric carcinoma.

Dr Seibert and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/29/2014

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A member asked:

My mom is worried she has stomach cancer. how can she know for sure?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gerardo Garcia answered

Dr Robinson agreed

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Seibert and 6 doctors agreed

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