Stomach Cancer
The latest stomach cancer news, advice, and information, including diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, advanced stages, and inspiring real-life stories about people living with this disease, also known as gastric cancer.
9 Tips for Eating and Cooking After a Gastrectomy
A chef and stomach cancer survivor from “The Next Food Network Star” gives ideas for food and cooking following a gastrectomy, including using diabetic cookbooks and nut butters often.
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Back to Work After Stomach Cancer Treatment
If you’re facing stomach cancer treatment and wondering if you can continue working, here’s what you should know.
What Don’t You Know About Cancers of the Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ)? Probably A Lot.
If you’d never heard of the gastroesophageal junction, or GEJ, before your cancer diagnosis, you're not alone. Read this slideshow to find out more.
10 Juice and Smoothie Recipes for Cancer Prevention
Protecting yourself from cancer has never been so delicious.
Gastric Cancer: More Common Around the Globe Than in U.S.
Why is stomach cancer more prevalent in other countries around the world? Reasons include a bacteria, refrigeration, and salty foods.
All About Advanced Stomach Cancer
Learn more about stage 4 gastric cancer, including why the gastroesophageal junction matters and treatment options.
What Are the Treatments for Stomach Cancer?
Standard-of-care treatment for gastric cancer involves radical surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
The Key Facts About Gastric (Stomach) Cancer
What do you need to know about stomach cancer? Learn the facts and figures about this type of cancer that is impacted by surrounding organs.
Tempeh and Green Okra With Grains Recipe
Diagnosed with stomach cancer and had a gastrectomy? Renowned chef without a stomach, Hans Rueffert, shares a recipe for post-stomach removal surgery or as an every-day healthy meal.
Hummus Recipe for Post-Gastrectomy
If you were diagnosed with stomach cancer and had a gastrectomy, chef Hans Rueffert has nutritious recipes on hand that can help. This recipe, for hummus, includes an unusual protein source.
What's Your Risk for Stomach Cancer?
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, tends to develop slowly over many years. Test your knowledge to see if you’re at risk for the cancer.
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Managing Gastric Cancer
Find tips for cooking and eating after a gastrectomy and learn how to advocate for yourself in the doctor's office and beyond.
Meet the Experts
Judi Ebbert, PhD, MPH, RN
Health WriterJudi Ebbert has worked at three NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers and is a writer/editor at Moffitt Cancer Center.
PJ Hamel
Patient Expert
Rachel Zohn
Health WriterRachel Zohn is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about all things related to health, wellness, and the human body.
Health News
Tomatoes May Treat, Prevent Stomach Cancer
Several studies have suggested that tomatoes have anti-cancer properties. For example, research has shown that lycopene—the carotenoid that gives tomatoes their red color—may help fight cancer. Now, a new study suggests whole tomato extract may help ...
Acid Reflux Drugs Raise Stomach Cancer Risk
New research suggests long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – medications used to treat acid reflux – more than doubles your risk for stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer. This study confirms earlier research linking PPIs to higher sto...
Hummus Recipe for Post-Gastrectomy
If you were diagnosed with stomach cancer and had a gastrectomy, chef Hans Rueffert has nutritious recipes on hand that can help. This recipe, for hummus, includes an unusual protein source.