Stomach Cancer Stage IB
Reviewed by Oncology Team, VICI Healthcare | Last updated: 2026-04
What Stage IB Means
Either larger tumor confined to submucosa (T2 N0) or small tumor with 1–2 involved lymph nodes (T1 N1). No distant spread.
Treatment Approach for Stage IB
Subtotal or total gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection. Adjuvant fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy (5-FU or capecitabine) for 6 months recommended.
Survival Rates and Prognosis
The 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer at Stage IB is approximately 5-year survival approximately 60–65%. Survival rates are statistical averages drawn from large patient populations and may not reflect your individual outcome. Factors that influence your specific prognosis include your age, overall health, tumour biology, and how well the cancer responds to treatment.
Important: These numbers are drawn from historical data. Newer treatments available today may improve outcomes beyond what published statistics show. Discuss your individual prognosis with your oncologist.
How Other Stages Compare
| Stage | 5-Year Survival | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Stage IA | 5-year survival approximately 70–75% | Endoscopic resection for very small lesions, or partial gastrectomy with D2… |
| Stage II | 5-year survival approximately 40–50% | Gastrectomy with D2 dissection. Adjuvant chemotherapy with… |
| Stage IIIA | 5-year survival approximately 25–35% | Neoadjuvant (preoperative) chemotherapy with FOLFOX or CAPOX for 3 cycles,… |
| IIIB | 5-year survival approximately 15–25% | Perioperative chemotherapy (neoadjuvant and adjuvant FOLFOX/CAPOX). For… |
| Stage IV (Metastatic) | 5-year survival approximately 5–10% (median overall survival 8–14 months with modern therapy) | Palliative chemotherapy with fluoropyrimidine-based regimens (FOLFOX, CAPOX)…. |
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