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==How do I know if I have Small intestine cancer and what are the symptoms of Small intestine cancer?==
==How do I know if I have Small intestine cancer and what are the symptoms of Small intestine cancer?==
Early stomach cancer does not make any symptoms. When the cancer grows larger, people may notice one or more symptoms as the following:
:*abdominal discomfort or pain: It is relatively mild pain or no pain may be present with life-threatening condition. With the development of the cancer, abdominal pain may be persistent.
:*weight loss: This is because of the consumption of the cancer.
:*weakness and fatigue: The reason is also because the cancer wastes your energy.


==Who is at risk for Small intestine cancer?==
==Who is at risk for Small intestine cancer?==

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What is Small intestine cancer

Small intestine cancer is a rare digestive tract cancer in the United States. It occurs in the small intestine which is responsible for digesting and absorbing the food you eat and then transporting the food debris to large intestine. Frequent symptoms are abdominal pain or lumps, weight loss for no reason or blood in the stool. It can be diagnosed by image tests. Surgery is the most common treatment. Additional options include chemotherapy, radiation or a combination.

How do I know if I have Small intestine cancer and what are the symptoms of Small intestine cancer?

Early stomach cancer does not make any symptoms. When the cancer grows larger, people may notice one or more symptoms as the following:

  • abdominal discomfort or pain: It is relatively mild pain or no pain may be present with life-threatening condition. With the development of the cancer, abdominal pain may be persistent.
  • weight loss: This is because of the consumption of the cancer.
  • weakness and fatigue: The reason is also because the cancer wastes your energy.

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