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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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.
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.
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
The PAF Co-Pay Relief Program, one of the self-contained divisions of PAF, provides direct financial assistance to insured patients who meet certain qualifications to help them pay for the prescriptions and/or treatments they need. This assistance helps patients afford the out-of-pocket costs for these items that their insurance companies require.
American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)
APOS is the only multidisciplinary organization in the United States dedicated to researching and treating the psychosocial aspects of cancer.
ClinicalTrials.gov
To make scientific advances in stomach cancer, doctors and scientists conduct research studies involving volunteers, called clinical trials. ClinicalTrials.gov is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.
Faces of Stomach Cancer
Read the personal stories of others facing issues and challenges with stomach cancer that may be similar to your own.
Karen
Karen Chelcun’s journey through total gastrectomy at the age of 51. Karen lives in Madison WI.September 2008
Alan Salm
Al, a Wisconsin native, was diagnosed with Stomach Cancer in the spring of 2019. He underwent two years of chemotherapy every two weeks and traveled and made memories with his wife and teenage son. When they went in to perform a gastrectomy, they determined the cancer had spread too far and they were unable to […]
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