Gastric Cancer Foundation

San Mateo, California

The Gastric Cancer Foundation (GCF), founded in 2009 and based in the United States, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and patient support for stomach (gastric) cancer. The foundation focuses heavily on funding scientific studies, having launched initiatives such as the Gastric Cancer Registry at Stanford University and offering seed grants to accelerate early-stage research on prevention, detection, and new treatments. While it does not provide direct palliative care or financial assistance to patients, GCF supports survivors and their families through educational resources, patient communities, and awareness campaigns that address the unique challenges of living with and beyond gastric cancer. https://gastriccancer.org/