Are you newly diagnosed with gastric (stomach) cancer or a caregiver? You are not alone. Resources and support are available. Gastric Cancer Foundation was established to provide information and an understanding community for people with gastric cancer and their loved ones.
Common questions arise around treatments and managing side effects, hospital stays, and medical bills. You may also worry about caring for your family, keeping your job, or continuing your daily routine.
Join Our Online Community of Patients and Caregivers
Find hope and inspiration. Share your story. Learn from others. We have partnered with Smart Patients to build an online community where gastric cancer patients and their families can learn from and support each other. Sign up and join the conversation.
Free Help Finding Clinical Trials
Use our free matching service to identify clinical trials looking for your specific diagnosis, stage and treatment history. A trained navigator is available to help. Phone and web-based assistance is available, and matches are drawn from the full national database of active clinical trials.
Treatment and Survivorship Care Planner
This free resource provides and organizes important information needed by patients in order to make informed healthcare decisions. Download and complete your treatment & survivorship care plan using the template here.
Monthly Newsletter
We’ll deliver our monthly newsletter to your Inbox with Foundation updates, news about cutting edge research and trends in the field, and how to make a difference.
American Cancer Society
General resource for all cancers.
www.cancer.org
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Doctor-approved patient information.
www.cancer.net
Cancer Care
Free emotional and practical support from professional oncology social workers.
www.cancercare.org
Cancer Support Community
Free counseling or support for cancer patients or their loved ones.
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
Cancer Support Helpline: 1-888-793-9355
Esophageal & Stomach Cancer Project – Count Me In
Enables patients to share their tumor samples and medical information with scientists who are conducting research. The unique genetic information in your cancer could hold the key to advances in cancer treatment.
https://www.escproject.org
Imerman Angels
Matches individuals seeking cancer support with a “Mentor Angel” for one-on-one support.
https://imermanangels.org
My Cancer Connection
One-on-one support telephone support for patients, survivors and caregivers.
https://www.mdanderson.org/patients-family/diagnosis-treatment/patient-support/mycancerconnection.html
National Cancer Institute
The federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
www.cancer.gov
Patient Access Network Foundation
Helps underinsured people pay for the medications and treatment they need.
www.panfoundation.org
The Assistance Fund – Gastric Cancer Co-Pay Assistance Program
Provides underinsured people with financial assistance to cover all or part of the individuals’ out-of-pocket cost for supported medications.
www.tafcares.org
Triage Cancer
Free, educational webinars and tools to help you navigate cancer-related legal and financial concerns.
triagecancer.org
Your Cancer Game Plan
Tools to help you navigate your cancer journey.
www.yourcancergameplan.com
