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 After a Gastrectomy
This chef and stomach cancer survivor offers great post-gastrectomy cooking and eating tips.
Stomach Cancer Topics
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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.
Ever Heard of GEJ Cancers?
If you’ve never heard of the gastroesophageal junction, you're not alone. Read this slideshow to find out more about these little-known cancers.
10 Juice and Smoothie Recipes for Cancer Prevention
Protecting yourself from cancer has never been so delicious.
Gastric Cancer Around the World
Why is stomach cancer more common outside the U.S.? The reasons include a type of bacteria, the rise of refrigeration, and cutting back on salt-preserved foods.
All About Advanced Stomach Cancer
Learn more about stage 4 gastric cancer, including why the gastroesophageal junction matters and the treatment options available.
What Are the Treatments for Stomach Cancer?
Standard-of-care treatment for gastric cancer depends on the stage and includes radical surgery, lymphadenectomy, 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.
Gastrectomy? Try This Recipe
Hans Rueffert, a renowned chef without a stomach, shares this tempeh and green okra recipe that's perfect for post-stomach removal surgery.
Try Easy-to-Digest Hummus After a Gastrectomy
If you had a gastrectomy for stomach cancer, chef Hans Rueffert can relate. Try his easy-to-digest hummus recipe with an Indian twist.
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 ExpertPJ Hamel is senior digital content editor and food writer at King Arthur Flour, and a James Beard award-winning author. A 16-year breast cancer survivor, her passion is helping women through this devastating disease.
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
Can Tomatoes Help You Fight Stomach Cancer?
Whole tomato extract may help treat—and even prevent—stomach cancer by stopping the growth of stomach cancer cells, according to this new study.
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...
Try Easy-to-Digest Hummus After a Gastrectomy
If you had a gastrectomy for stomach cancer, chef Hans Rueffert can relate. Try his easy-to-digest hummus recipe with an Indian twist.