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Is it possible for a 14 year old to have stomach cancer ?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Highly unlikely: Primary cancer in the stomach is incredibly rare in children. Stomach cancer in persons under the age of 18 accounted for less than 0.11% of all stomach cancers over a 20 yr period. So, while it's not impossible, I would look else where to explain whatever symptoms might be occurring.

Answered 12/12/2014

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