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Gastric (stomach) cancer

Gastric (stomach) cancer, cared for close to home by one team.

Stomach cancer treatment usually combines chemotherapy with surgery, and increasingly uses targeted therapy and immunotherapy guided by the tumor's biology. Our oncologists coordinate the medical plan with your surgical team.

How we approach it

Biomarker-guided therapy

Testing for markers like HER2 and others can open targeted and immune treatment options

Chemotherapy around surgery

Chemotherapy is often given before and after surgery to improve results

Nutrition and symptom care

Eating and weight can be affected; on-site support helps you stay strong for treatment

What the workup looks like

1
Endoscopy and biopsy

An upper endoscopy confirms the diagnosis and provides tissue for the testing that follows.

2
Staging and tumor markers

CT imaging — sometimes PET — and biomarker testing such as HER2 shape both the stage and the treatment choice.

3
Sequencing treatment

Chemotherapy is often given both before and after surgery; we map the order to your specific situation.

Common questions

What are the symptoms of stomach cancer?
Early stomach cancer is often silent. Persistent indigestion, feeling full quickly, nausea, or unintended weight loss deserve evaluation.
Will I need surgery and chemotherapy?
Many patients have both — often chemotherapy before and after surgery. The exact plan depends on stage and the tumor's features.
What is HER2 testing?
HER2 is a protein some stomach cancers carry; when present, it opens specific targeted treatment options. Your pathology is tested for it.
Can immunotherapy help?
For some stomach cancers, yes — biomarker testing helps identify who is likely to benefit.

This page is general information, not medical advice for your specific situation. Every diagnosis — and every patient — is different. Bring your questions to your care team.