Surgery (gastrectomy):
Removal of part or all of the stomach, along with nearby lymph nodes, often the primary treatment for localised disease.
Supportive Care for Every Step of Your Stomach Cancer Treatment
From your first decision to your last session, experience care that's truly holistic
About Stomach Cancer
A diagnosis brings a hundred questions at once. Let’s start with the basics.
Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, develops in the lining of the stomach and most commonly begins as adenocarcinoma. It remains a significant cancer burden in India, often linked to chronic H. pylori infection, dietary habits, and in some cases, family history. Because early-stage stomach cancer frequently causes little to no noticeable discomfort, it’s often mistaken for indigestion or acid reflux in its earliest phase.
The good news is that stomach cancer is treatable across all stages, and combining surgery with chemotherapy has meaningfully improved outcomes over the years. Understanding your specific diagnosis, the type, the stage, and what your oncologist has recommended, is the first step to feeling more in control of what comes next.
Understanding Conventional Cancer Treatments
Your oncologist has likely already spoken to you about surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, depending on your specific case. It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed by everything on that list.
Chemotherapy:
Medication used before and after surgery, or as the primary treatment for more advanced disease.
Radiation therapy:
Often combined with chemotherapy, either before surgery to shrink the tumour or after surgery to lower recurrence risk.
Targeted therapy and immunotherapy:
Drug options used for specific tumour types, particularly in advanced or recurrent disease.
How Cancer Healer Therapy (CAM) Supports You
This is where Cancer Healer Therapy (CAM) fits in, not instead of your treatment, but alongside it. A herbal-based integrative treatment developed by Dr. Tarang Krishna, it works by helping protect healthy cells during treatment, supporting the immune system, and supporting the body’s liver detoxification pathways, so your body is better equipped to handle chemotherapy or radiation without needing dose reductions.
Stomach cancer, particularly in combination with oesophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancers, has become an active area of immune-based cancer research, with checkpoint inhibitors now being used alongside chemotherapy for a growing number of patients. This is part of why immune-focused supportive care has a growing role in stomach cancer treatment plans.
Building baseline immune strength before chemotherapy or surgery begins, so your body is better prepared for what's ahead.
Types of Stomach Cancer
Not all stomach cancers are the same, and understanding your specific type helps make sense of your treatment plan.
- Adenocarcinoma:
The most common type, forming in the glandular cells lining the stomach. - Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs):
Tumours arising in the connective tissue of the stomach wall. - Lymphoma:
An uncommon type beginning in the immune tissue of the stomach. - Neuroendocrine tumours (carcinoid tumours):
A less common type arising in the hormone-producing cells of the stomach.
Your Journey With Cancer Healer Center
Here’s exactly what happens from your first conversation with us to ongoing support during treatment.
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Initial Consultation:
We talk through your diagnosis, reports, and current or planned treatment.
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Comprehensive Assessment:
Understanding your specific case, stage, and treatment stage.
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Personalised Cancer Healer Therapy (CAM) Plan:
Built around what you're already undergoing or about to start.
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Active Monitoring & Adaptation:
Your plan adjusts as your treatment progresses.
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Dedicated Coordinator:
One point of contact throughout
Why Choose Cancer Healer Center
Meet Dr. Tarang Krishna, MD - Cancer Healer Center
Dr. Tarang Krishna has spent over two decades developing and refining Cancer Healer Therapy, working with a multidisciplinary team across 30+ centres in India.
His work has been recognised for innovative cancer care and brings a coordinated, supportive approach to every patient journey.
Patient Experiences
Stories Shared by Patients and Families
Every cancer journey is personal. Read experiences shared by patients and families about the consultations, communication, follow-up and support they received at Cancer Healer Center.
4.9 Stars | 5479 Reviews
Pancreatic CancerI'm incredibly grateful to the team at Cancer Healer Center! 🌟 Their compassionate approach, cutting-edge treatments, and personalized care made all the difference in my uncle's journey. The doctors and staff were supportive, transparent, and truly invested in my well-being. Thanks to their expertise, I'm on the road to recovery.
ASAshish SinhaChandigarh- Blood Cancer
Cancer Healer Center is one of the best cancer treatment clinic in Chandigarh. The staff is compassionate, the doctors explain everything clearly, and the environment is very comforting for patients and families. Their unique treatment approach focuses on strengthening immunity along with medical support. I have deep respect for the entire team, and I’m extremely satisfied with the care and professionalism here.
AWAbhishek WaliaChandigarh I visited Cancer Healer Center at Juhu. I had a very good experience regarding my patient doubts. The doctor professionally explained all my concerns and clarified all the reports clearly. The staff was also polite and supportive. Highly recommend this center.
AAAnsari AqsaMumbai
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, chronic infection with H. pylori bacteria is one of the most significant risk factors, and treating the infection early can help lower long-term risk.