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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Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge UK
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge UK is a specialist centre for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC). We have a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) involved in the ongoing clinical and psychological care of individuals who have a family history of HDGC or who are CDH1 mutation positive. We have regular surgical and multidisciplinary team HDGC clinics where we […]
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 […]
American Society of Clinical Oncology: Financial Considerations
The cost of cancer care may be a concern if you or family member has been diagnosed with cancer. Because bills and debt can add up quickly, people may want to seek financial help soon after being diagnosed with cancer. Oncology social workers, case managers, doctors, and oncology nurses can help or provide referrals to […]
Faces of Stomach Cancer
Read the personal stories of others facing issues and challenges with stomach cancer that may be similar to your own.
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 […]
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 […]
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