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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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Faces of Stomach Cancer
Read the personal stories of others facing issues and challenges with stomach cancer that may be similar to your own.
Patricia Etienne
I was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in June 2020 after a series of testings, biopsy, etc. I was shocked when I heard the phrase, “you have cancer” because I considered myself pretty healthy (for a 59 year-old) up to that point. I did not have any underlying conditions and I worked out regularly […]
Karen
Karen Chelcun’s journey through total gastrectomy at the age of 51. Karen lives in Madison WI.September 2008