This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about cancer of the stomach to patients, caregivers and other interested parties.

If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.

General

What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Stomach – This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet introduces symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of stomach cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with the disease.

Cancer.Net – The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). With nearly 25,000 members in the United States and abroad, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. Cancer.net provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions, including information on stomach cancer.

Additional general information on lab tests, diagnostic testing and imaging, pathology, etc.

Screening and Prevention

NCI Physician Data Query (PDQ®): Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Screening – NCI document details screening procedures that may be used in the detection of stomach cancer. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. Screening tests may be repeated on a regular basis. Document is available in patient or health professional version.

NCI (PDQ®): Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Prevention – NCI document details screening procedures that may be used in the prevention of stomach cancer. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. Screening tests may be repeated on a regular basis. Document is available in patient or health professional version.

Treatment

NCI PDQ®: Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Treatment - NCI document that details treatment options for patients with stomach cancer. Document is available in patient or health professional version.

Additional treatment information for all types of cancer.

Treatment Related Issues

 Information on treatment related issues for all types of cancer.

Nutrition

Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer.

Resources and Support

Cancer support materials for people with all types of cancer.

Organizations

Learn about other organizations for people with all types of cancer.

Survivorship Resources

Learn about our survivorship resources for patients, care givers and loved ones.