Living With Advanced Gastric Cancer

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Life With Advanced Stomach Cancer: What Changes

Your relationships with food, physical fitness, social interactions and advance planning desires may need to be modified

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Cancer Care & Prevention

Stomach Cancer: Symptom Management for Advanced Cases

Prioritizing nutrition and physical activity are key to staying strong and energized

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Cancer Care & Prevention

Foods To Eat and Avoid When You Have Advanced Gastric Cancer

Opt for soft foods or liquids that are rich in protein, calories and vitamins

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Cancer Care & Prevention

Where and How Stomach Cancer Spreads

Stomach cancer tends to spread to the lymphatic system and liver before moving to other areas

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Cancer Care & Prevention

Stomach Cancer: Is There an Inherited Risk?

A small percentage of gastric cancer is genetic

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Cancer Care & Prevention

What To Expect With Infusion Treatments for Gastric Cancer

Delivered through an IV, options can include chemotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted therapy, or a combination