Editor’s Note: Patient Worthy is proud to share this list of resources for those living with stomach cancer.
No Stomach for Cancer– This organization has a global reach and specializes in Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer, one that is so sneaky, it is often diagnosed late. Of special note are the patient stories!
“Families with Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC) are at high risk of developing stomach cancer and lobular breast cancer. About half of HDGC families have a CDH1 gene mutation with a growing number of families who have a CTNNA1 gene mutation.”
my GUT Feeling- Stomach Foundation of Canada – So many resources on this site- From biomarkers important for gastric cancer, to questions you should ask your medical provider. Of special note is their conference and you haven’t missed it. Nov 15th 2025 in Toronto, Canada
Hope for Stomach Cancer– This organization located in California holds two patient summits each year focusing on advocacy., one in LA and one in DC. Of special note is their Hope in a Bag resource guide free for newly diagnosed patients.
DICE-Digestive Cancers Europe- This organization has extensive resources for patients – a drug data base with an easy to use filter, a clinical trial finder, a way to connect to local support groups and of special noteL an app for your phone that can provide support, an easy way to keep track of questions for your appointments.
Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer– Located in Florida, this foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for stomach cancer. It provides a help line, brochures, webinars, and supports research. Of special note, it has formed a partnership with KIBOUNOKAI Hope Association Stomach Cancer Patient and Family Association- a leading non-profit organization in Tokyo, .Japan, where stomach cancer is highly prevalent.
