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Different treatments can be used for stomach cancer depending on the stage of the cancer and your general health. Your doctors will discuss with you which treatment they think will be most appropriate for your situation.
Treatment is usually planned by a multidisciplinary team including a surgeon, cancer specialist and specialist nurse
Advice about eating after surgery for stomach cancer, including how to boost your weight
Radiotherapy may be used to relieve symptoms of advanced stomach cancer
Trials may be carried out to help improve treatment for stomach cancer
Surgery is an important treatment for some people with stomach cancer.
Chemotherapy (cytotoxic drug treatment) may be used on its own or with other treatments for stomach cancer
Some people with advanced cancer may be offered biological therapies
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.