Together, we will
defeat stomach cancer.
Stomach cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, but it receives less than one-half of one percent (0.4%) of U.S. federal cancer research funding.
Your generosity fuels research and provides people with stomach cancer the information, support, and hope they need to navigate their journey.
Pioneering New Paths to a Cure
$4.1 MILLION GRANTED TO FUND BRILLIANT RESEARCHERS AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS
Scholar Awards Engage Young Scientists
Early-career investigators face funding challenges to study gastric cancer. Through 3-year grants of $100,000 per year, the Ben Feinstein Memorial Research Scholar Award enables great young scientists to build robust portfolios of work that position them to receive major grants to continue their work.
seed grants launch new studies
The foundation kickstarts projects at leading research centers nationwide. We aim to ensure that groundbreaking studies receive essential support at the critical early stage. Our funding impact is amplified as projects go on to secure major grants, allowing them to continue their vital work.
Gastric Cancer Registry Accelerates Innovation
The Gastric Cancer Registry combines clinical and genomic data from individuals diagnosed with gastric cancer and those at increased risk. Researchers around the globe now have free access to a wealth of information, including extensive and detailed tumor data, through the Genome Explorer web-based interface. Registry data is enabling new collaborations and accelerating the development of innovative treatments.
Published Reports share research progress
Findings from foundation-funded studies are peer-reviewed and published in respected medical and scientific journals. The growing library of published papers is available on our website.
National research funding builds partnerships
Case Western Reserve University
Columbia University
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Massachusetts General Hospital
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Stanford University
University of Michigan
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Vanderbilt University
Washington University, St. Louis
Yale University
Empowering Patients Every Step of the Way
connect with other patients
Our safe and secure online community is your place to connect with others facing the same diagnosis. Join our safe and secure forum to ask questions, share information and experiences, and provide compassionate support to one another.
get practical nutrition tips
Hans Rueffert, our “Chef Without a Stomach,” provides delicious recipes and joins with a registered dietitian to offer useful tips for facing new nutrition challenges. With wit and optimism, Hans shares his experience and strategies for living in a new normal. Catch up on all episodes of the “Gesundheit Kitchen” video series and an extensive recipe archive are available at The Gesundheit Kitchen now.
match with a clinical trial
Information is power. Our free and confidential service will help you become informed and ready to discuss clinical trials with your care team as early as possible in your treatment planning. Learn about clinical trials and be prepared to discuss options with your care team. Trained navigators help you identify open clinical trials that best match with your diagnosis.
be an informed patient
We co-sponsor regular webinars that help patients better understand their condition and stay current about the latest in treatment options.
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