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.
Periwinkle Blue and the Seahorse are symbols of Hope and Inspiration for the Stomach Cancer Community.
Find your local Cancer Center
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers deliver cutting-edge cancer treatments to patients.
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.
American Psychosocial Oncology Society (APOS)
APOS is the only multidisciplinary organization in the United States dedicated to researching and treating the psychosocial aspects of cancer.
Canada: My Gut Feeling
My Gut Feeling is a stomach cancer support network for patients, survivors, and caregivers, providing peer-to-peer support and education to people along their cancer journey. Stomach cancer has one of the highest death rates in the world, but is one of the least funded in Canada. Together we can change this!
Patients Like Me
PatientsLikeMe is committed to putting patients first. We do this by providing a better, more effective way for you to share your real-world health experiences in order to help yourself, others and advance research.
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 […]
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 […]