Did Michelle Thomas have stomach cancer?

Yes, Michelle Thomas died of stomach cancer. She suffered from a rare form called intra-abdominal desmoplastic small round cell tumor. The tumor is a type of sarcoma of the soft See also:
What are the warning signs of stomach cancer?

See all 1878 questions about Cancer tissue. It is extremely aggressive and can occur throughout the body. The stomach is the main organ usually affected. It primarily strikes young adults and children, so it is classified as a childhood cancer. Thomas was under the age of 30 when she passed away from the disease. This type of tumor is much rarer in girls, but does occur. Because it is such an aggressive cancer it is important to seek treatment as quickly as possible. Thomas initially refused treatment until her cancer was diagnosed as terminal.

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