STOMACH CANCER
The second most deadly cancer in the world!
Why should we care?
What is Stomach Cancer?
The Role of Genetics in Stomach Cancer
How Common is Stomach Cancer?
Environmental and Lifestyle Risk Factors
The risk of getting stomach cancer can be prevented by eating more fruits and vegetables, reducing the amount of salty and smoked foods eaten, and not smoking("Stomach Cancer - Prevention").
Stomach Cancer Treatments
People who are suffering through stomach cancer or previously experienced stomach cancer may want to join support groups such as Cancer Support Community or Cancer Compass.
http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/MainMenu/About-Cancer/Types-of-Cancer/Gastric
http://www.cancercompass.com/stomach-cancer-information/living-with-stomach-cancer.htm
The effects of Gastric Cancer
The Gastric cancer patients
These victims and patients may die from stomach cancer.
Many have relatives such as sons, daughters, and spouses (Borland&David).
The stages of stomach cancer
How can you help? Organizations in the fight against stomach cancer
- No Stomach for Cancer
- Gastric Cancer Foundation
- Debbie's Dream Foundation
Out of all these great charities/organizations, we recommend to donate to No Stomach for Cancer because they have their own program called Stomach Cancer Awareness Month which promotes awareness of Stomach cancer. They also encourage many people to start their own charity and donate against stomach cancer.
To learn more about what you can do against stomach cancer, please click on the link below to learn more.
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