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Stomach Cancer Research and Clinical Trials

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is a leader in stomach cancer research. Find out how you can benefit from participating in one of our clinical trials.

Researching Stomach Cancer Developing Novel Therapies at Winship

Cancer survival rates have improved over the past several decades, and they’re poised to continue improving, thanks to research being done at leading cancer centers like Winship.

We’re honored to be one of only a select number of National Cancer Institute (NCI)–designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country — and the only one in Georgia — developing and collaborating on lifesaving gastrointestinal cancer research initiatives, including novel therapies for the treatment of stomach cancer.

Types of Stomach Cancer Research

Much of stomach cancer research is focused on developing novel treatments and new treatment protocols, such as combining certain chemotherapy drugs or administering therapies in a different order to maximize their effectiveness. As a matter of fact, Winship is currently studying combination chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for the treatment of stomach cancer. We also use outcomes research — which involves analyzing massive amounts of data to identify which treatments are working for stomach cancer in patients across the country — to help inform our treatment decisions.

Of course, the development of new treatments is only part of the stomach cancer research story. Winship gastrointestinal cancer researchers are leading the way and changing how the world prevents, detects, diagnoses, treats and survives stomach cancers. We pioneer discoveries in the lab that are translated into the latest, most effective treatments in the clinic. Our bench-to-bedside research in stomach cancers enables us to discover, develop and deliver game-changing procedures, technologies, diagnostics and treatments. As a result, Winship is advancing stomach cancer research in every area, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, side effect reduction, recurrence and more.

Clinical Trials at Winship

Besides standard therapy, many Winship patients with stomach cancer are eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Clinical trials are controlled studies that test new interventions on a disease, such as stomach cancer. They offer participants early access to novel treatments that are not yet commercially available.

Participating in Stomach Cancer Research

Clinical trials are the third step of a five-step process for testing new therapies as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration. By the time a therapy comes to clinical trial, it has been tested in a laboratory setting and has passed preclinical safety standards.

As a research center, our physicians and scientists will make every effort to match you with a clinical trial that targets your unique cancer. It’s best if you enroll from the very beginning, so let your doctor know on your first visit if you’re interested in learning more about a clinical trial. Most clinical trials are supplemental, meaning you’ll still receive the standard therapy in addition to any treatment being studied.

Support for Clinical Trial Participation

Winship conducts stomach cancer clinical research at the following locations:

We welcome trial participants from all over Georgia and beyond. Talk with your doctor about whether you are eligible to participate in a clinical trial.