Six warning signs of stomach cancer revealed trends now
Loss of appetite, feeling sick and having no energy are all warning signs of stomach cancer.
There are around 4,200 deaths due to tumours in the stomach in the UK every year, says Cancer Research, while there are about 11,130 in the US.
But symptoms of the cancer can be hard to spot, according to the NHS.
This week, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber shared the 'devastating' news that his eldest son Nicholas, 43, is 'critically ill' in hospital battling gastric cancer.
Following the 74-year-old's heart-breaking statement, MailOnline reveals the warning signs of stomach cancer.
As pictured above, having no energy, unintentionally losing weight, constant indigestion, difficulty swallowing, feeling sick and a lump at the top of your tummy are all warning signs and symptoms of stomach cancer
Indigestion usually goes away on its own.
But if you find that it is long-lasting, it may be a sign of cancer, experts say.
It is often caused by acid from the stomach irritating the stomach lining or throat — called acid reflux.
This is common and not usually caused by cancer, with certain food and drink, stress or medication often acting as triggers.
But it can also be a sign that the cancer has spread to the tissue lining your abdomen, which can cause a build up of fluid, says Cancer Research.
The NHS advises seeing your doctor if you have had heartburn most days for three weeks or more.
Having no energyFeeling tired all the time and getting breathless could be a warning sign of stomach cancer.
This is because fatigue can be down to low levels of red blood cells — a condition which is known as anaemia, according to Cancer Research.
Early and advanced stomach cancer can bleed into the stomach, which reduces the number of red blood cells in your blood over time.
This can make sufferers feel tired, weak and breathless because their blood is carrying less oxygen. It can also lead to passing blood in stool, which may appear darker and almost black.
Anaemia can also give you pale skin and heart palpitations, according to the NHS.
Weight lossLosing weight when you are not trying to is a common sign of cancer.
With stomach cancer,
