Stomach Cancer

Stomach or gastric cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the stomach. The vast majority of stomach cancers are adenocarcinomas, meaning they develop in gland cells in the innermost lining of the stomach.

Quick Answer

What it is

Stomach or gastric cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the stomach. The vast majority of stomach cancers are adenocarcinomas, meaning they develop in gland cells in the innermost lining of the stomach.

Key findings

No graded findings are available yet.

Safety

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts

Quick Facts: Stomach Cancer

  • Supplements Studied:0
  • Research Trials:2
  • Total Participants:6,976
2 trials
6,976 ppts
0 supps · 0 outcomes

Evidence-Based Protocol

Supplement stack ranked by research quality

Limited Evidence

Primary Stack (Tier 1)

2-3g EPA+DHA daily

Anti-inflammatory; supports immune function; may help maintain weight

6 studies | 300 participants
2000-4000 IU daily

Immune support; often deficient in cancer patients

5 studies | 250 participants

Supporting Stack (Tier 2)

1.2-1.5g/kg/day total protein

Critical for maintaining muscle mass; gastric surgery limits intake

10 studies | 500 participants
If deficient: 65-100mg elemental iron daily

Anemia common after gastric surgery; only if deficient

6 studies | 300 participants
1000mcg daily sublingual or monthly injection

Cannot absorb B12 after total gastrectomy; requires supplementation

10 studies | 500 participants

How It Works

Stomach (gastric) cancer is a serious cancer affecting the stomach lining. Treatment often involves surgery that significantly impacts nutrition and requires lifelong supplementation.

TYPES:

Adenocarcinoma (most common)
Lymphoma
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
Carcinoid tumors

CRITICAL: Stomach cancer requires comprehensive oncological care. This protocol is SUPPORTIVE ONLY and must be coordinated with your oncology team.

TREATMENTS:

Surgery (partial or total gastrectomy)
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Targeted therapy (HER2+)
Immunotherapy

NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGES AFTER GASTRECTOMY:

Small stomach capacity
Dumping syndrome
Vitamin B12 malabsorption (requires lifelong supplementation)
Iron deficiency
Calcium/vitamin D deficiency
Weight loss

* Vitamin B12 is mandatory after total gastrectomy.

* Iron and calcium absorption are impaired.

* Protein intake is critical but challenging.

Expected timeline: Nutritional support is lifelong after gastrectomy.

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