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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.

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 […]

Patients Like Me

PatientsLikeMe is committed to putting patients first. We do this by providing a better, more effective way for you to share your real-world health experiences in order to help yourself, others and advance research.

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.

Faces of Stomach Cancer

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

Alan Gorman

Alan Gorman

My name is Alan Gorman. Iím 50 years old and I currently live in Exeter, NH with my wife Susan and two young sons. I was diagnosed with stomach cancer (signet cell adenocarcinoma) in March 2014. I had 5 rounds of chemo and 28 rounds of radiation, followed by a partial esophagogastrectomy. I also had […]

The other side of the CDH1 coin…BREAST CANCER

As I sit to write this, I realize my story is like a double-sided coin. On one side, I am an extremely lucky person. On the other side, I’m a cancer patient and survivor. It has taken a lot of effort and emotion for me to come to terms with that statement…that label – cancer […]

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