Here is information about stomach cancer, risk factors, symptoms, screening, early detection, diagnosis, staging, choosing a treatment facility, treatments, chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, molecular testing, genetics, clinical trials, and what’s new in the diagnosis and treatment of stomach cancer. If you have any questions, contact our office at (855) 475-1200 or email us at Programs@DebbiesDream.org. All services are free, and we would be happy to help!
Stomach Cancer Overview
Stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death globally. In 2025, approximately 30,300 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer, and nearly 11,000 will lose their lives to the disease. The overall five-year relative survival rate is 36%, dropping to just 7% for stage IV, highlighting the urgent need for increased awareness and research. Stomach cancer also disproportionately affects minority populations, with Native American, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic communities experiencing significantly higher mortality rates compared to White populations. While the incidence of stomach cancer has been dropping steadily in this country since World War II, it remains a major global health problem. Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and the former Soviet Union all have a very high incidence of gastric cancer. This high incidence is believed to be related to eating a diet consisting of heavily smoked, salted, and pickled foods.
Stomach Cancer Guidelines for Patients
Debbies’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer has partnered with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network to provide the most up-to-date guidelines for patients. NCCN Guidelines for Patients®, patient-friendly translations of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®), are meant to help patients with cancer talk with their physicians about the best treatment options for their disease.
2023 NCCN Stomach Cancer Guidelines
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Ask the Expert: The Role of Biomarkers in Stomach Cancer
Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer is proud to present an insightful interview with Dr. Samuel Klempner, GI Medical Oncologist of Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center and Harvard Medical School, titled “Ask the Expert: The Role of Biomarkers in Stomach Cancer.”
In this interview, Dr. Klempner discusses the importance of biomarker testing in the diagnosis and treatment of stomach cancer. Understanding the role of biomarkers can help guide personalized treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.
Watch the full interview to learn more about how biomarkers can impact your care.
Biomarkers Educational Videos
Co-branded with CancerCare and featuring other industry partners, these videos provide invaluable insights, resources, and support to help you navigate understanding your biomarkers with confidence and understanding.