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Do only old people get stomach cancer?
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No: The age peak for stomach cancer is in the older population. However, younger individuals can be a t risk, especially if there is a strong family history of cnacer of the GI tract. Any persistent problem should be investigated.
Answered 6/10/2014
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No: Unusual in children, but there are several varieties so symptoms should be evaluated.
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