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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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.
Chemocare: Financial Assistance Programs for Chemotherapy Medications and Treatment
Unfortunately, the cost of these medications can be great. Insurance coverage of these medications- that is, who covers the costs of chemotherapy – is not always clear cut. For many patients the medications may be covered at least partially under their insurance company’s prescription plan. Others have no prescription coverage and the medications might be […]
NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) Guidelines for Patients – Stomach Cancer
A step-by-step guide to the cancer care options likely to have the best results. Designed to help you discuss cancer treatment with your doctors.
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.
Faces of Stomach Cancer
Read the personal stories of others facing issues and challenges with stomach cancer that may be similar to your own.
When the Time of Your Life Brings the Fight of Your Life
One of the most grim facts about Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC) is that the average age of onset is 38. Although stomach cancer of all kinds is now being seen in people at younger and younger ages, the most recent statistics still show an average age at diagnosis of 70 years. Since the discovery of the […]
Heather Huus
After Heather’s mother passed away at age 44 of gastric cancer and losing her grandfather to this disease, she wanted to do everything in her power to be proactive about her health risks, especially for her husband and three-year-old daughter. At the age of 30, she was referred from her hometown clinic to Mayo Clinic […]
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