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
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Genetic Testing
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Resources for Patients and Caregivers
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Genetic Testing for Stomach Cancer Risk
Genomics has tremendous promise for improved health and well-being. We can identify risks for common conditions like cancer and cardiac disease to allow for early detection and, in some cases, prevention of these diseases altogether. JScreen, a nationwide provider of genetic testing, has partnered with No Stomach For Cancer to provide you with high-quality, personalized […]
Patient and Payment Assistance (NCCN)
Patient and Payment AssistanceThe oncology reimbursement landscape continues to present ever-evolving challenges for clinicians and others that work with patients with cancer. As a response to these ongoing challenges, help is available through the NCCN Virtual Reimbursement Resource Room.
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 […]
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
Linda Stokes
After being diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2015, genetic testing revealed I had the CDH1 gene mutation. In June of that year, I chose to have a double mastectomy rather than a lumpectomy as anticipated with the original diagnosis. I found no local medical professional who knew anything about CDH1 and only got referred […]
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