Stomach cancer treatment

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the stomach. It can develop in any part of the stomach and may spread to other areas of the digestive system or beyond. Effective treatment requires specialized care to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Our unique approach to stomach cancer treatment helped reshape how doctors everywhere treat the disease. We provide access to leading treatments, including sophisticated surgeries and promising clinical trials. We stay in close contact with you during your treatment and ensure you can reach us anytime through our easy-to-navigate patient portal.

Your Penn Medicine care team is committed to supporting you through every stage of your journey—from understanding your diagnosis and navigating treatment options to recovery and enhancing your overall well-being. We provide a broad range of programs and services designed to help you and your loved ones in managing both the physical and emotional challenges of a gastric cancer diagnosis.

Our spectrum of supportive therapies for cancer—nutrition classes, financial counseling, and more—helps you through the wide-ranging impacts cancer can have on your life. Services include:

• Counseling for patients and families
• Patient education
• Hospice care
• Nutritional counseling
• Palliative care
• Pet therapy
• Stress management
• Support groups
• Home care services

Why choose Penn Medicine for gastric cancer treatment?

We offer the most advanced options to treat stomach cancers. When you work with us, you can expect:

• Advanced cancer treatment options: Our extensive resources provide access to the newest cancer therapies. We’re among the few centers nationwide offering proton therapy for advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.
• Complete cancer care: Our GI tumor board meets regularly to discuss complex cases of stomach and related cancers. This ensures experts in oncologic surgery, GI surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, and other specialties can apply their wealth of knowledge and area of expertise to treat your specific needs.
• Compassionate support: Our dedicated GI oncology nurse navigators provide guidance throughout the treatment process, explaining each step and what to expect. They assist with various aspects of your care, including nutrition, pain management, mental health, and financial concerns, offering resources to improve your overall quality of life.
• Proactive follow-up care: We arrange regular tests and check-ups to detect any potential recurrence of stomach cancer at the earliest stage.
• Coordinated care: You can receive the same level of expert stomach cancer care at any of our Penn Medicine facilities throughout the southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions. Our GI cancer specialists collaborate with doctors at other locations to provide individualized care that’s right for you.
• Comprehensive support: Stomach cancer treatment may change how you eat. Nutrition professionals with training in digestive system cancers will help you adapt to your new normal.