Stomach (Gastric) Cancer—Patient Version
Overview
Gastric (stomach) cancer occurs when cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. Risk factors include smoking, infection with H. pylori bacteria, and certain inherited conditions. Explore the links on this page to learn more about gastric cancer prevention, screening, treatment, statistics, research, and clinical trials.
Treatment
PDQ Treatment Information for Patients
Causes & Prevention
PDQ Prevention Information for Patients
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Screening
PDQ Screening Information for Patients
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Coping with Cancer
The information in this section is meant to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer.
Emotions and Cancer Adjusting to Cancer Support for Caregivers Survivorship Advanced Cancer Managing Cancer Care