With the new website comes the launch of a free service that assists gastric cancer patients and families to more easily identify clinical trials that match with their particular diagnosis and condition.

Through a generous grant from Stupid Strong Charitable Foundation, this new service has been established in memory of Candace Netzer, wife of Foundation board member and Stupid Strong co-founder, Jeff Netzer, who lost her battle with gastric cancer in November 2017. Jeff shared, "Once Candace's initial treatments failed, it was difficult for us to quickly identify and connect with clinical trials that might have given us more options. I know Candace would be thrilled that Gastric Cancer Foundation is now able to provide this much-needed service to patients and families, and to increase participation in research towards better treatment alternatives in the future."

Visit the clinical trial navigator here and complete a brief questionnaire to begin identifying open clinical trials that match your personal diagnosis, treatment, and stage profile. Trained navigators are also available to assist you by phone.

In our newest video episode, board member and "Chef without a Stomach," Hans Rueffert, demystifies the process of digestion with dietitian, Ellen Steinberg. Ellen and Hans explore how people can survive without a stomach. Hans also shares his personal experience learning how to continue enjoying food - even without a stomach - and how he discovered which foods are best for him. 

Special thanks to Merck & Co., Inc. for supporting this video series through an educational grant.

Visit our event directory and find details about current and upcoming opportunities to get involved and support the search for a cure, including:

Join us for the Gastric Cancer Foundation's 9th annual celebration of progress and fundraising to support gastric cancer research. Friday evening, November 9th, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Get inspired and watch last year's event video here.