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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Find your local Cancer Center
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients.
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.
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.
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.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is essential for patients undergoing gastrectomy to improve surgical outcomes, reduce complications, and ensure adequate nutritional status. Fay is a great partner in the process because they have Registered Dietitian specialists that are covered by insurance. Find a Dietitian through Fay Malnutrition is a significant risk factor for postoperative complications in […]
Faces of Stomach Cancer
Read the personal stories of others facing issues and challenges with stomach cancer that may be similar to your own.
Lorita
This Cancer Thing Sucks: A Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Blog Within the last few years, I’ve lost two close family members to stomach cancer. In 2008, I lost my cousin Rajen Sankar at age 37. In January 2012, I lost my other cousin, Sandra Sankar Poukkula (Rajen’s younger sister) at age 39. Rajen and Sandra […]
Marne
In December 2012, Marne learned she had the CDH1 gene mutation. After losing her father, aunt, grandmother and others in her family throughout her life, she knew she was not going to let stomach cancer beat her. On June 7, 2013 she had a total gastrectomy. Marne shares her story, Life Without A Stomach, in […]
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