Helicobacter Pylori (H pylori) infection is a leading cause of stomach cancer.

Ask your doctor for an H. pylori test if you are experiencing prolonged and persistent symptoms like
stomach burning, loss of appetite, and nausea.

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One-on-One Support

Reach out to us. You are not alone in this.

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Find your local Cancer Center

NCI-Designated Cancer Centers deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients.

Patient Resources for HDGC

Helpful resources for you and your caregivers to use through every step of your journey.

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Genetic Testing

Talk with a certified genetic counselor who can provide expert guidance on your testing options, all from the comfort of your home.

Resources for Patients and Caregivers

Explore our library of resources for diagnosis, treatment, advocacy, research, and emotional or financial support.

Peer Groups

Peer groups to find additional support based on location or diagnosis.

National Cancer Institute

NCI-supported clinical trials are those sponsored or otherwise financially supported by NCI. See our guide, Steps to Find a Clinical Trial, to learn about options for finding trials not included in NCI’s collection.

American Cancer Society: Health Insurance and Financial Assistance For The Cancer Patient

If you donÕt have health insurance coverage, see our information on what kind of insurance or help you may be able to get. Health insurance is key if you or your child need cancer treatment. But there are also many indirect costs or other expenses when you or your child has cancer, along with their […]

Faces of Stomach Cancer

Read the personal stories of others facing issues and challenges with stomach cancer that may be similar to your own.

My Road To Awareness

by Jessica McAuliffe Jessica is a wife and mother of five children. She is an attorney and owns her own photography studio. She lost her mother to stomach cancer in January 2005. Since then she has been trying to advocate for awareness and to spread the word so others have the opportunity for a better […]

The 6th Opinion

The 6th Opinion

We’re sisters/best friends writing about our lives and how it’s changed since we found out our mother at 56, was diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer in December of 2012. Journaling and writing notes to each other is sometimes the easiest way to communicate in those moments we can’t pick up the phone and talk. […]

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