Man, 39, died days after appointment for hernia – turns out he had advanced stomach cancer

One study, published in the journal Frontiers in Surgery, explains that hernias aren’t necessarily a direct effect of stomach cancer but can be “due to its consequences” such as increased pressure in the abdomen....CONTINUE READING

According to the charity Cancer Research UK, the “most common symptoms” of the disease include difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, and tummy pain.

The other symptoms that may occur include the following:

The difficulty swallowing may show up as a “burning sensation” when you swallow, explains the charity.