There are several treatment options for stomach cancer,
depending on the cancer stage and the patient’s age and general
health. Patients have time for second opinions and to talk
through all of their options with their doctors and develop a
treatment plan that best fits their needs. Many patients have
one or more of the following: - This is the most common
treatment for stomach cancer. There are two main types of
surgery for stomach cancer: Partial (subtotal) Gastrectomy: The
surgeon removes part of the stomach and may also remove part of
the esophagus or small intestine, nearby lymph nodes, and other
tissues. The surgeon removes the entire stomach, nearby lymph
nodes, parts of the small intestine and esophagus, and other
tissues. The spleen may also be removed in this surgery. The
surgeon connects the esophagus to the small intestine and makes
a new “stomach” from intestinal tissue. - A large machine
directs radiation at the abdomen and uses high-energy rays to
kill cancer cells. Radiation can be given alone