Your oncologist just told you the standard chemotherapy isn't working as hoped, and the word 'trial' has entered the room.

You are sitting with a printed oncology file that uses words you never expected to read, and you are supposed to trust the roadmap inside it with your life.

Gastric cancer requires subspecialty expertise that extends beyond general oncology credentials. Identifying centers with high-volume surgical teams, active tumor boards, and transparent care coordination directly impacts survival outcomes and treatment quality. Key Takeaways Specialized centers perform ≥25 gastric cancer resections annually with board-certified GI surgical oncologists, a volume threshold linked to improved survival outcomes Multidisciplinary tumor boards con