Types/stomach

Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

OVERVIEW

Gastric (stomach) cancer occurs when cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. Risk factors include smoking, infection with H. pylori bacteria, and certain inherited conditions. Explore the links on this page to learn more about gastric cancer prevention, screening, treatment, statistics, research, and clinical trials.

TREATMENT

PDQ Treatment Information for Patients

• Gastric Cancer Treatment

More information

• Unusual Cancers of Childhood Treatment (PDQ®)

• Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®)

• Drugs Approved for Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

• Clinical Trials to Treat Stomach (Gastric) Cancer