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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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 Stomach-less Sisters
When you think of gastric cancer you probably don’t picture healthy sisters in their early 30’s, but we are the faces of gastric cancer. Our family history is riddled with stomach, colorectal, and breast cancer, so at the urging of our doctors we underwent testing to determine if there was a genetic component at play. […]
Karen
Karen Chelcun’s journey through total gastrectomy at the age of 51. Karen lives in Madison WI.September 2008