Stomach cancer treatment at GenesisCare

Stomach cancer treatment may include one or more of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy, along with specialists in diet and nutrition. We combine this with consultant-led integrative care, such as wellbeing therapies and psychological support, to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Our qualified physiotherapists and wellbeing consultants will carefully plan these therapies tailored to your needs by working with you and your consultant.

Stomach (or gastric) cancer can develop anywhere inside the stomach or stomach wall. According to Cancer Research UK, there are around 6,600 new cases of stomach cancer in the UK each year. Stomach cancer usually affects older people, over half of the people who develop it are 75 or older. Early diagnosis and treatment usually mean there is a better chance of a positive outcome.

We are the UK’s leading specialist private cancer care provider. By choosing us, you can be reassured that your treatment will be managed by a team of specialists working together, with you, to decide the best, personalised care plan for your diagnosis.

It is our commitment to offer world-class care to every patient with cancer.

At GenesisCare, we diagnose and treat a wide range of cancers, and we understand that this can be a very worrying time. Our diagnostic services are world-class, and our commitment is to give you the answers you need, as quickly as possible. It’s important to remember that symptoms can often be caused by other conditions and not always stomach cancer. But, whatever your diagnosis, we can make sure you get the expert care you need and without delay.

Surgery is the primary treatment for early stomach cancer and forms part of an overall treatment and care plan for stomach cancer that hasn’t spread.

Our consultants include expert surgeons who work in local and nationally renowned hospitals and will work together with other cancer specialists to decide the best course of treatment for you. If your consultant recommends stomach cancer surgery, this can be arranged conveniently at one of our partner hospitals. You can then continue your other treatments at GenesisCare.

There are different procedures for stomach cancer surgery, and your surgeon will recommend the most appropriate technique depending on the location, size and stage of your tumour. If your cancer is causing a blockage in your stomach, palliative surgery can also help relieve any associated symptoms. Other options include putting a metal stent into the stomach to relieve any blockage.

Our team also includes specialist dietitians, who may prepare you for surgery and help with your recovery and rehabilitation.

At GenesisCare, we offer all drug therapies that can be used to treat and manage stomach cancer, including many of the newest treatments. Depending on how these treatments are given to you, you may need to attend one of our private chemotherapy suites which are staffed by our specialist nurses. Our compassionate nursing teams are available 24/7 on a dedicated on-call telephone service and can answer any queries during your treatment. They’ll be able to provide advice about side effects or symptoms and help arrange appropriate medical care when needed.

Our centres have all received the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark to reflect the quality of care we provide for people living with cancer.

There are different types of drug treatments, also called systemic anti-cancer therapies. Our expert teams continually review and assess new treatments to make these available to GenesisCare patients as early as possible.

Radiotherapy uses targeted, high-energy radiation beams to destroy cancer cells. Radiotherapy isn’t a common treatment for stomach cancer, but you might have it in combination with chemotherapy (chemoradiation) after surgery, or to help relieve symptoms of advanced disease such as pain or bleeding. Sometimes, radiotherapy is given before surgery to help shrink the tumour prior to your operation.

At GenesisCare, we are the leading private provider of radiotherapy in the UK and offer world-class expertise and state-of-the-art facilities that specialise in advanced radiotherapy techniques. Our latest-generation radiotherapy machines (called linacs) deliver highly targeted radiation beams that are designed to be effective while minimising the radiation dose to healthy tissues.

Your treatment will be governed by our expert multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), consisting of oncologists, radiotherapists and dietitians, who work together to ensure that you only receive the best possible care.

At GenesisCare, we do more than just treat your cancer. As part of our unique and integrative approach to cancer care, you can expect the best possible care and a personalised treatment plan that includes access to life-changing therapies which are proven to improve cancer-related outcomes. These therapies will be tailored to you to help you manage and cope with your cancer as well as the specific side effects of treatment.

GenesisCare is a leading private provider of cancer care, offering the latest innovations and techniques that are proven to be safe and effective. If you choose us for small bowel cancer treatment you will be under the care of a team of experts, including consultant oncologists, surgeons and dietitians. They will design a personalised care plan based around your diagnosis and preferences, with treatment starting within days if needed. Every patient is also supported through their journey with life-changing therapies, such as exercise medicine and psychological support.