Powering progress to defeat stomach cancer.
Stomach cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, yet it receives less than half of one percent 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.
Forging New Paths to a Cure
$4.4 MILLION GRANTED FOR GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH
GASTRIC CANCER REGISTRY FUELS BREAKTHROUGHS
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.
seed grants launch new Research
The foundation kickstarts initiatives at top research centers across the country, providing crucial support during the pivotal early stages. Our funding helps groundbreaking studies gain momentum, often leading to major grants that sustain and expand their important work.
Scholar Awards Engage Young Scientists
Early-career researchers struggle to secure funding for gastric cancer studies. The Ben Feinstein Memorial Research Scholar Award addresses this gap with three-year grants that empower promising young scientists to develop strong research portfolios, positioning them to earn major grants and advance their work.
Published Reports share research Milestones
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
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Medical College of Wisconsin
Stanford University
University of Miami
University of Michigan
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
Vanderbilt University
Washington University, St. Louis
Yale University
Empowering and Supporting Patients
Free and Reliable Resources to Help Make Your Cancer Journey Less Difficult and Lonely
Join Your Supportive Community
You’ll find compassion, camaraderie, and a wealth of shared wisdom on our safe and secure online forum. It is a safe space for people facing the same diagnosis.
Find clinical trials
Our free service helps you understand clinical trials and prepare to discuss options with your healthcare team. Search online on your own, or get personalized support from expert navigators to identify trials that best match your diagnosis.
Explore Nutrition Strategies
Hans Rueffert, our “Chef Without a Stomach,” teams up with a licensed dietitian to offer practical tips for healthy eating and adapting to your new lifestyle. “The Gesundheit Kitchen” episodes and recipe collection are available on our website.
Understand “Your New Normal”
Our video series explores the major life challenges faced by people with gastric cancer. Through honest conversations with patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and others, we delve into topics that are deeply important but often difficult to discuss.
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