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A review of evolving trends in third line treatment of advanced gastric cancer shows sequential treatment approaches benefit a growing minority of patients and refining predictive biomarkers may further help patient selection. ... See MoreSee Less

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New research published in ECCO - the European CanCer Organisation finds gastric cancer patients respond well to a new anti-HER2 drug, which binds to two distinct regions of the HER2 receptor and blocks cancer cell growth. ... See MoreSee Less

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Did you know? The National Cancer Institute recently changed their guidelines for clinical trial eligibility! Check out our Emerging Med clinical trial navigator where gastric cancer patients and families can find clinical trials specific to you: gastriccancer.org/patient-resources/clinical-trial-navigator/ ... See MoreSee Less

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At the close of Gastric Cancer Awareness Month, we are proud that since 2009, the Foundation's unique focus has been to fund research to improve treatments and find a cure for gastric cancer. With your support, we will continue to mobilize research that provides hope and creates progress in the search for a cure. ... See MoreSee Less

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Gastric Cancer Foundation Co-Chair, Alice Leung, encourages patients and families to take a simple first step: Contact the Clinical Trial Navigator service and explore trial options by registering at no charge. "One of the most frustrating experiences for patients battling gastric cancer is trying to find appropriate clinical treatment trials among the burgeoning national database of trials." ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago

Small efforts can make a big difference. Sometimes, it just takes someone to provide the initial momentum. For example, Stacy Millich recently hosted her 4th annual "Guts and Butts" Beach Clean-Up in honor of her late husband, John Gyselbrecht. This year's fun gathering of friends and family raised over $10,000 for the Foundation's work. Each of us can make a difference in the search for a cure. Visit firstgiving.com/gastriccancer ... See MoreSee Less

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How can you support gastric cancer research during Gastric Cancer Awareness Month? The Foundation is funding brilliant young scientists to dedicate themselves to this often-neglected disease. Your support helps us all invest in research for a cure. ... See MoreSee Less

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Dr. Syma Iqbal, Keck School of Medicine of USC, discusses second- and third-line therapies in gastric cancer via OncLive. ... See MoreSee Less

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How can you help during Gastric Cancer Awareness Month? In the words of Wayne Feinstein, former Board Chair: "The key to finding a cure is to gain visibility for the disease and invest in research." ... See MoreSee Less

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A very Happy Thanksgiving from our Gastric Cancer Foundation Family to yours! Thank you to all who have made our work so full. We have much to be thankful for as we continue our work together towards a cure. ... See MoreSee Less