Risk also depends on other factors, including bacterial strain, smoking, diet, genetics and family history. Institut National du Cancer
The encouraging part is that treating H. pylori infection can reduce stomach-cancer risk. Clinical evidence reviewed by the National Cancer Institute has found lower gastric cancer incidence following H. pylori eradication. Institut National du Cancer
How Do Doctors Test for H. Pylori?
Because symptoms alone can’t confirm H. pylori, testing
is important.
Depending on the circumstances, healthcare professionals may use a
