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Meet Our Experts
The Johns Hopkins Center for Stomach Cancer Care multidisciplinary team represents leaders within their respective fields of pathology, surgery, gastroenterology, oncology and radiology, along with other specialties such as nutrition and patient support services.
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Diagnosis
Early and accurate diagnosis of stomach (gastric) cancers can lead to better success of treating the disease. The specialists at the center have extensive experience in detecting and identifying all types of stomach cancer.
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Care for Stomach Cancer
Stomach (gastric) cancer patients receiving surgery, chemotherapy and radiation appear to have better survival rates than those who had surgery followed by only chemotherapy.
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What to Expect | Your First Visit
The Center for Stomach Cancer Care is committed to single-day evaluations of patients, incorporating all the resources available for diagnosis, research and the medical plan, to create the optimal treatment for each patient.
Stomach Cancer | Minan's Story
Minan Corby was diagnosed with gastric cancer and sought out a second opinion at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland. With the help of surgical oncologist Mark Duncan, M.D. and other gastric cancer experts, she was treated and is now back to her life in Pennsylvania.
Stomach Cancer | Stephanie’s Story
Facing a cancer with a 29 percent remission rate, 20-year-old Stephanie White found oncologist Mark Duncan, M.D., and the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. She talks about her treatment, recovery and meeting her fiancé.
