If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with gastric cancer, it is important to learn more about your diagnosis and options. Here is a list of online resources and partners who can help guide you in your cancer journey. You are not alone.
Gastric cancer starts in the stomach. Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer, and can spread to other areas of the body.
Gastric cancer tends to develop slowly over many years. Before cancer develops, pre-cancerous changes often occur in the lining of the stomach but rarely cause symptoms and can go undetected.
(sources: cancer.org and gastriccancer.org)
A person’s unique genetic biomarkers can impact their stomach cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Stupid Strong supports early testing for all recently diagnosed patients. Learn more at the Test Your Biomarkers website.
Debbie’s Dream Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers. DDF seeks as its ultimate goal to make the cure for stomach cancer a reality.
Gastric Cancer Foundation improves the lives of people affected by gastric (stomach) cancer by supporting patient education initiatives and innovative research studies to improve treatments and ultimately, find a cure.
No Stomach for Cancer’s mission is to support research and unite the caring power of people worldwide affected by stomach cancer. The organization helps advance awareness and education about stomach cancer and support research efforts for screening, early detection, treatment and prevention of stomach cancer.
Cancer.gov is the central website for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research. NCI is mandated by U.S. law to disseminate information about cancer and cancer research.This website serves as an important means to achieving that mission.
Texas Oncology is how Texans fight Cancer®
For more than 30 years Texas Oncology has provided treatment and hope to people throughout the state. As a pioneer of community-based cancer treatment, we have a presence in just about every corner of Texas — including yours. With more than 175 sites of service and 420 physicians across the state, we can help you in the fight of your life.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) funds and develops the newest and most promising cancer treatments to help patients today. SU2C dramatically accelerates the rate of new discoveries by connecting top scientists in unprecedented collaborations to create breakthroughs. SU2C innovations lead to better cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, which means that we can help save lives now.
CancerCare® is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
Chemocare.com is a comprehensive resource for cancer patients and their caregivers that provides chemotherapy drug and side effect information, cancer wellness information, and links to additional reliable resources and organizations.
Cancer Support Community is a global network offering quality cancer support to millions of people touched by cancer, available online and at community-based centers and hospitals.
For over 70 years, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has made life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care, providing the most advanced treatments available. The Institute conducts community-based programs in cancer prevention, detection, and control.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center, has devoted over 130 years to exceptional patient care, innovative research, and outstanding educational programs. They are one of 47 National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, with state-of-the-art science flourishing side by side with clinical studies and treatment.
Mayo Clinic is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic’s mission is to provide better care of the sick, investigation into their problems, and further education of those who serve.
Mary Crowley Cancer Research is a specialized clinical research center that offers access to new investigational therapies through the administration of Phase I and II clinical trials. Our approach is to rapidly advance the discovery of potential new therapies and positively impact the care of cancer patients in their lifetime.
We encourage you to explore these other organizations who are continuing the fight against cancer.
Read the annual report about the estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths, plus other important treatment information from the American Cancer Society.
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Stupid Strong has funded the launch of a clinical trial service, in partnership with The Gastric Cancer Foundation and EmergingMed. Gastric Cancer Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by stomach cancer and to working with leading researchers to find a cure. EmergingMed is the leading innovator in clinical trial enrollment optimization. Together in 2018, with an award of $50,000 over two years, the organizations launched an online patient portal providing customized services for gastric cancer patients that raise awareness and facilitate access to clinical trials. With a planned global audience, the ground-breaking customized portal was generously endowed in Candace Netzer’s name.
Find a clinical trialIf you or a family member has been diagnosed with gastric cancer, consider enrolling in the Gastric Cancer Registry. The Gastric Cancer Foundation has led a call-to-action to build awareness of stomach cancer and add to the resources, funding and understanding of this disease for patients, researchers and the public.
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