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.
Periwinkle Blue and the Seahorse are symbols of Hope and Inspiration for the Stomach Cancer Community.
Find your local Cancer Center
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients.
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.
Canada: My Gut Feeling
My Gut Feeling is a stomach cancer support network for patients, survivors, and caregivers, providing peer-to-peer support and education to people along their cancer journey. Stomach cancer has one of the highest death rates in the world, but is one of the least funded in Canada. Together we can change this!
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 […]
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.
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
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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