Symptoms of stomach cancer in the early stages are similar to symptoms of a number of common disorders of the digestive system.

The most common symptoms of stomach cancer are:

• indigestion or heartburn – also known as dyspepsia
• nausea
• feeling full or bloated even after eating small amounts
• pain in the stomach or abdomen
• unexplained weight loss
• difficulty swallowing – also known as dysphagia
• anaemia.

There are a number of conditions that may cause these symptoms, not just stomach cancer. If any of these symptoms are experienced, it is important that they are discussed with a doctor.