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Hi doc just want to know more.about gastric cancer is still any remedy for stage 4 patient.?

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Yes: Chemotherapy, however, not curable but treatable. Hope this helps.

Answered 9/9/2012

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is usually the only treatment that is meaningful for patients who have stage 4 gastric cancer.

Answered 7/12/2013

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