The likelihood of recovery from stomach cancer depends on three factors: the stage of the cancer, health status, and the effectiveness of treatment. If the disease develops very early and people receive the necessary treatment, they can live longer. For instance, about seven out of ten patients with stage I stomach cancer survive for at least five more years. However, if the malignancy is detected later, with evidence that it has advanced to other body areas, only 20 to 30 percent of people will survive the next five years. Currently, doctors and scientists are continuing to discover different methods of treating cancer and ways that can enable patients to recover, although the early diagnosis of cancer is essential.