Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer.
Is that really necessary? If I agree, what are the tests I will need to get?
Dear Reader: The word ulcer refers to an open wound that is failing to heal within a reasonable timeframe. Ulcers can o…