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Our team of compassionate, highly trained urologists provides comprehensive treatment options tailored to your individual needs. We’re here to guide you with expertise, respect, and care — every step of the way.
Texas Oncology is a leader in groundbreaking cancer research and clinical trials in Texas, paving the way for new breakthroughs in cancer care.
Symptoms will depend on the type of gastric cancer you have, its location in the body, and how far the cancer has spread. If you have a family history of gastric cancer or notice that any of your symptoms keep coming back or worsen over time, talk with your doctor as soon as possible. That way, you can rule out whether your symptoms are caused by gastric cancer or other conditions. Symptoms include:
Symptoms of advanced gastric cancer may include:
Gastric cancer treatment is not one size fits all. That is why we personalize your treatment plan based on factors like cancer stage and location, medical history, general health, and treatment goals. Treatment for gastric cancer may involve the following:
Surgery for gastric cancer involves removing the tumor and any cancerous parts.
Using high-energy rays, this treatment targets and destroys cancer cells to prevent them from growing or dividing.
Precision cancer medicines use molecular diagnostics — such as biomarker or genomic testing — to identify specific genetic abnormalities in a tumor. This information helps doctors select targeted therapies or immunotherapies that are designed to act on those specific abnormalities, allowing for more personalized and effective treatment.
Chemotherapy are medications administered through an IV and delivered to the entire body to shrink and kill cancer where the cancer may have spread.
Trusted expertise
Our specialists trained at leading institutions across the country. They bring their extensive knowledge and experience to each patient.
Personalized attention
With our care team, you receive an individualized evaluation and care plan. We are with you and your loved ones at every step, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
Experts close to home
We make it as easy as possible to access the care you need. With locations across the state, you are likely to find a provider near where you live and work.
Access to leading-edge research
Our patients have access to ground-breaking clinical trials and cancer research to give you access to new treatments and expert medical care.
The stomach is part of the digestive system. Food passes through the esophagus into the stomach, a muscular organ responsible for breaking down food. Cancer of the stomach is known as gastric cancer. This type of cancer typically begins in the cells of the stomach.
At Texas Oncology, our expert physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating gastric cancer. We work as a team to provide personalized care and help patients navigate their care journeys.
Most cancers of the stomach are gastric adenocarcinomas. This type of cancer arises from columnar epithelium — a type of epithelial tissue made up of column-shaped cells lining the surface of the stomach.
While there is not one main cause of gastric cancer, there are several risk factors that can influence the development of the disease, such as:
Symptoms will depend on the type of gastric cancer you have, its location in the body, and how far the cancer has spread. If you have a family history of gastric cancer or notice that any of your symptoms keep coming back or worsen over time, talk with your doctor as soon as possible. That way, you can rule out whether your symptoms are caused by gastric cancer or other conditions. Symptoms include:
Symptoms of advanced gastric cancer may include:
Texas Oncology specialists are equipped to diagnose gastric cancer and may use the following tests for diagnosis:
During this test, a doctor inserts an endoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a small video camera and light. This allows the doctor to see the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. If anything looks abnormal, your doctor will conduct a biopsy.
This test involves removing a small tissue sample from the abnormal area to view under the microscope for cancerous cells.
Gastric cancer treatment is not one size fits all. That is why we personalize your treatment plan based on factors like cancer stage and location, medical history, general health, and treatment goals. Treatment for gastric cancer may involve the following:
Surgery for gastric cancer involves removing the tumor and any cancerous parts.
Using high-energy rays, this treatment targets and destroys cancer cells to prevent them from growing or dividing.
Precision cancer medicines use molecular diagnostics — such as biomarker or genomic testing — to identify specific genetic abnormalities in a tumor. This information helps doctors select targeted therapies or immunotherapies that are designed to act on those specific abnormalities, allowing for more personalized and effective treatment.
Chemotherapy are medications administered through an IV and delivered to the entire body to shrink and kill cancer where the cancer may have spread.
Trusted expertise
Our specialists trained at leading institutions across the country. They bring their extensive knowledge and experience to each patient.
Personalized attention
With our care team, you receive an individualized evaluation and care plan. We are with you and your loved ones at every step, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
Experts close to home
We make it as easy as possible to access the care you need. With locations across the state, you are likely to find a provider near where you live and work.
Access to leading-edge research
Our patients have access to ground-breaking clinical trials and cancer research to give you access to new treatments and expert medical care.
