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Dear Friends,

It's here - our first newsletter!  And I couldn't be more proud of the exciting new programs and initiatives we have to share.

My father's stomach cancer diagnosis came in late 2013.  And, he was given 6-months to live.  I needed resources and navigational tools to get through this devastating disease. 

But, we desperately struggled through my father's experience.  Because we couldn't find up-to-date information or sharing of stomach cancer research.  Nor could we find support that focused on this type of cancer.  

That's why I founded Hope for Stomach Cancer.  We're a 501(c)(3) patient advocacy non-profit.  And while today, my father is clinically cured.  Stomach cancer needs more.  So, I continue to advocate for this disease that touched my family so personally.

BIG Announcement:  We're launching a new webinar series.  Hope Webinars will give patients and caregivers the very latest information on treatments, early noninvasive diagnosis (prevention), nutritional support and more. 

Hope Webinars will have something for everyone.  So stay tuned - there's lots more to come!

Thank you, my friends, for your continuous support and devotion.

Sincerely,

-Aki

Executive Director/Founder

 

NEXT WEBINAR: Personalizing Therapy For 
Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma

Aug. 2nd, 11 AM PST: In this inaugural webinar, Dr. Dan Catenacci presents an overview of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma and the implementation of new treatments in the metastatic setting, with a focus on optimal personalization of therapy for each individual based on predictive biomarkers. (more here) 

 
Hope For Stomach Cancer Webinars
 

UPCOMING WEBINARS: Register Now

View All Upcoming And Watch Past Webinars HERE.

 

VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS: Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Stage IV Meeting for Patients And Caregivers

Hope for Stomach Cancer and Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation has organized a monthly support meeting for stage 4 patients and caregivers facing Esophageal, GE Junction, or Stomach (Gastric) cancers.  (more info and dates here) 

Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Monthly Support Group Meeting for Stage IV
 

Story of the Month

This Story of the Month comes from Batool, a caregiver to her late husband, Mohammad, who was an oncologist and diagnosed at age 33-years-old.

"Mohammad is an amazing oncologist and researcher. He always took care of his patients and advocated for them. Being diagnosed with the cancer that he used to treat in his patients was very hard. Mohammad was able to be with us for one year after his diagnosis. He never lost hope. During his year of treatment, Mohammad was nominated as the best researcher fellow from his team. He was also able to submit and publish his research."

Thank you, Batool, for sharing this heartbreaking story and continuing to being a part of this community. Sending so much love your way <3

Continue reading Mohammad's Story here.

 

Share Your Story

Share your story with us!  We are committed to informing the public about stomach cancer and, most importantly, spreading HOPE.  If you have a personal experience to share, please reach out to us.

ShareYourStomachCancerStory.org

 

NEW fb GROUP: Stomach Cancer Support for Patients Caregivers And Loved Ones

We've created a new Facebook group called Stomach Cancer Support.  This closed, private group is for those facing stomach cancer and for those who have faced stomach cancer to share experiences in a safe environment, ask questions and collaborate on meaningful programs.  This is your chance to discuss and participate in programs and upcoming webinars, events, learn about opportunities for engagement and more.  From a new diagnosis and navigational tools to survivorship.  We are here for you!

Let's bridge the gap between research and patient care.

Join HERE.

 

 

Hope for Stomach Cancer
333 Washington Blvd #609,  | Marina del Rey, California  90292
424-239-9943 | teamhope@stocan.org

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