The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for stomach cancer in the United States are for 2012: (50% Mortality Rate-based on all Stages)
- About 21,320 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed (13,020 in men and 8,300 in women)
- About 10,540 people will die from this type of cancer (6,190 men and 4,350 women)
Stomach cancer is much more common in other parts of the world, particularly in less developed countries. It is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world.
This is a disease that mostly affects older people. The average age of people diagnosed is 70. Almost two thirds of people with stomach cancer are 65 or older. The risk of a person developing stomach cancer in their lifetime is about 1 in 114, but it is slightly higher in men than in women.
Until the late 1930s, stomach cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Now, stomach cancer is well down on this list. The reasons for this decline are not completely known, but may be linked to increased use of refrigeration for food storage. This made fresh fruits and vegetables more available and decreased the use of salted and smoked foods. Some doctors think the decline may also be linked to the frequent use of antibiotics to treat infections. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H pylori), which may be a major cause of stomach cancer.
Survival rates for stomach cancer
Some people with cancer may want to know the survival rates for their type of cancer. Others may not find the numbers helpful, or may even not want to know them. If you do not want to read about the survival statistics for stomach cancer, stop reading here and skip to the next section.
The 5-year survival rate refers to the percentage of patients who live at least 5 years after their cancer is diagnosed. Of course, many people live much longer than 5 years (and many are cured).
The 5-year survival rates for stomach cancer by stage are as follows*:
The 5-year survival rates for stomach cancer by stage are as follows*:
Stage IA 71%
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Stage IB 57%
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Stage IIA 45%
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Stage IIB 33%
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Stage IIIA 20%
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Stage IIIB 14%
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Stage IIIC 9%
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Stage IV 4%
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The overall 5-year relative survival rate of people with stomach cancer in the United States is about 28%. One reason for this is that most stomach cancers are found at an advanced stage. The outlook for survival is better if the cancer is in the lower part of the stomach than if it is in the upper part.
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