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What is stage 0 stomach cancer (carcinoma in situ)?
Pronunciation: /steɪʤ ˈziroʊ ˈstəmək ˈkænsər ˌkɑrsəˈnoʊmə ɪn situ*/
stage 0 stomach cancer (carcinoma in situ)
Definition
Abnormal cells are found in the mucosa (innermost layer) of the stomach wall. These abnormal cells are not actually cancer but may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Also called stage 0 gastric cancer (carcinoma in situ).