Gastric Cancer

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Surgical Treatment



Treatment for stomach cancer depends on the size, location, and extent of the tumor; the stage of the disease; and the patient's age and overall health. The goal of treatment for early-stage stomach cancer is to cure the disease. In advanced cases, when a cure is unlikely, the goal is to reduce pain and restore some quality of life (called palliative treatment).


Surgical removal (resection) is the only curative treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may b...Read the full article