It’s hard to imagine living without your stomach, but many people do. Following a diagnosis of stomach cancer, removing a section or the entire stomach can be part of the treatment plan, and one that is overseen by a specialized multidisciplinary Sunnybrook team.

Monica Matys reports in advance of Stomach Cancer Awareness Day on November 30, which will be marked by the CN Tower being lit up in purple. For more information, visit sunnyview.sunnybrook.ca