How long can I live with advanced gastric cancer that has spread?

  The survival period of patients with advanced gastric cancer and spread is mostly 6-10 months, and if no treatment is taken or the treatment is not effective, the survival period is about 3-6 months.  Advanced gastric cancer with spread, clinically known as stage IV gastric cancer, most commonly metastasized organs are liver and lung, followed by bone and brain metastases. If no systematic treatment is given and the patient chooses to give up, the survival period is very short. Oral Chinese medicine can be taken to inhibit cancer cells and relieve the pain brought by the disease, and the average survival period is less than about 6 months. If systemic active treatment such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative surgery, targeted therapy, and corresponding nutritional support is given, and patients keep a positive attitude to face the treatment, they can obtain more than 1 year of survival.  During the treatment period, gastric cancer patients should maintain a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and pay close attention to their body changes.