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How Does Exposure to Radiation Cause Stomach Cancer?

August 7, 2026

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Exposure to radiation, particularly ionizing radiation from nuclear weapons testing or occupational sources, causes stomach cancer by directly damaging DNA in gastric cells. DNA destruction leads to cancer. Ionizing radiation shatters DNA inside stomach cells, overwhelming the body’s natural repair systems and triggering uncontrolled cell growth. The stomach is a recognized radiation target. Federal scientific

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Filed Under: Atomic Veteran, compensation Tagged With: atmospheric nuclear weapons testing, cancer diagnosis, Diagnosing stomach cancer, exposure to radiation, qualifying Downwinders, Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), RECA coverage, stomach cancer

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