Why Choose Stanford Medicine?
Stomach Cancer Care at Stanford Health Care
As you and your family prepare for your first visit at Stanford Health Care, you’ll likely have many questions about your care journey with us. This overview helps you understand what to expect as you go through the early steps of your care.
We’re here to help you and your family each step of the way. We offer extensive Cancer Care Services to assist you with every facet of your care—physical, emotional, spiritual, and social.
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Let us help find personalized care options for you and your family.
Your Circle of Care
A cancer diagnosis affects more than your physical well-being. It can disrupt your family life, work, social relationships, and your sense of security. Our signature Circle of Care approach is here to guide you and your caregivers. We listen carefully to understand your situation and bring together doctors, specialists, nurses, and care coordinators to create a plan just for you. With a team on your side and a wide range of support services, you receive a complete, coordinated experience. Learn what to expect and see how we put you at the center of care.
Access That Empowers
We make access to care as simple as possible. We anticipate what you need and provide support when you need it. Our network of locations puts our services within your reach. User-friendly digital health tools help you stay connected with your care team. We accept most insurance plans and offer discounted transportation, short-stay options, and international travel and translation services. We help make sense of the details, so you can make decisions that are right for you.
Innovation Through
Clinical Research
Some of Silicon Valley’s brightest scientific minds are at the Stanford Cancer Institute and Stanford Medicine Cancer Center. Medical discoveries and clinical advances happen here. Our physicians and scientists work every day to improve cancer prevention, detection, and care. We offer advanced diagnostics, the latest treatment technologies and techniques, and pioneering therapies in development through clinical trials. Let us put innovation to work for you.
Your Doctors
These surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating cancers of the stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Cancer surgeons perform biopsies (procedures to remove small tissue samples) to test for cancer. They also surgically remove tumors and may remove a portion of the surrounding tissue to check for cancer cells.
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Medical oncologists have specialized training in diagnosing and treating cancer using medications. They have expertise in a range of treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
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Radiation oncologists use high-energy radiation to destroy cancer or prevent its spread. These specialists are skilled at targeting cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.
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These surgeons are specially trained to diagnose, stage, and remove cancers of the gastrointestinal system, liver, pancreas, soft tissue, endocrine organs, breasts, and skin. Surgical oncologists also help manage symptoms and complications associated with cancer.
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Our skilled advanced practice providers (APPs) include physician assistants and nurse practitioners who specialize in delivering comprehensive stomach cancer care. They see patients independently and alongside your doctor. APPs can give you a thorough exam, write prescriptions, and help prevent or treat complications. Our APPs meet weekly to discuss patient needs.
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A nurse care coordinator is a nurse who specializes in organizing patient care and treatments by incorporating all members in the care team.
Care coordinators provide you with information and assistance before and during your appointment.
- Medical Assistant: Medical assistants work with our team to help provide care. They may prepare you for an examination, assist your doctor, or take vitals before your appointment.
- Patient Care Coordinator: Our patient care coordinators help you with scheduling appointments and accessing your lab results.
- Patient Access Representative: Patient access representatives can answer any questions you have about insurance coverage, help you apply for insurance, and refer you to a Stanford Health Care financial counselor.
Nutrition
Discover nutrition services designed specifically for coping with cancer.
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Health Library
Access free, reliable information about cancer and other health topics.
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Cancer Care Services
Connect you and your loved ones to personalized, supportive services before, during, and after your treatment.
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Clinical Trials for Stomach Cancer
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest advanced clinical trials through the Stanford Cancer Institute.
Open trials refer to studies that are currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants soon. Closed trials are not currently enrolling additional patients.
Our Clinics
You can access Stanford Health Care’s expertise and compassionate care for any stage or type of stomach cancer at a location that is convenient for you. We always accept new patients, and we take many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
