stage 0

Definition of stage 0 gastric carcinoma in situ

stage 0 gastric carcinoma in situ

(... GAS-trik KAR-sih-NOH-muh in SY-too)
Abnormal cells are found in the mucosa (innermost layer) of the stomach wall. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms