Stomach cancer: treatment and risk of metastasis Main characteristics of the disease The disease is becoming less common in developed countries. In Japan, stomach cancer is at a high level due to a specific diet (smoked and salty foods). Risk of spread (metastasis): The lymph nodes; Bones; Lungs; Peritoneum; Liver. Treatment of the disorder For localized forms: Surgical intervention. For metastases: Chemotherapy. #stomach #stomachcancer #metastasis #oncology #Stomachcancermetastasis #Stomachcancertreatment #Stomachmetastasis #Stomachoncology