Digestive System Cancer

Factors that indicate increase risk of this type of cancer are:

• Pernicious anemia
• A lack of or improper balance of stomach acids, particularly hydrochloric acid
• A lack of dietary fiber
• Too high a fat content in the diet
• Chronic gastritis
• Digestive tract polyps

Symptoms include indigestion and pains after eating, weight loss, extreme gas and bloating, jaundice or yellow coloration.