Stomach Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Act

This bill directs the National Cancer Institute to review stomach cancer incidence, risk factors (like H. pylori infection), screening effectiveness, and current awareness efforts among high-risk groups and the public. It also requires the Defense Department to study stomach cancer rates, military-specific risk factors (including burn pit exposure and H. pylori), and disparities among active-duty service members and veterans. Both reviews must be completed within 18 months of enactment, with reports to Congress containing recommendations for improved screening guidelines, prevention strategies, and military health system protocols. The findings aim to inform future public health actions targeting early detection and reducing disparities in stomach cancer outcomes.