When setting up a GoFundMe for someone diagnosed with stomach cancer, the fundraising goal should reflect anticipated medical expenses, ongoing care, and additional costs that might arise during treatment. Here’s a general breakdown:

1. Medical Treatments: Stomach cancer treatment may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. Costs can range from $50,000 to $200,000+, depending on the cancer's stage and the complexity of treatment.

2. Surgery & Hospitalization: Surgery to remove part or all of the stomach (gastrectomy) can cost $30,000 to $100,000 depending on hospital stays and complications.

3. Chemotherapy, Radiation & Targeted Therapy: Chemotherapy cycles may cost $10,000 to $50,000+, radiation therapy can add another $15,000 to $60,000, and targeted therapies can cost $100,000+ per year if ongoing treatment is needed.

4. Ongoing Care & Follow-Up: Follow-up scans, lab work, and medication may add $5,000 to $20,000 annually.

5. Nutritional Support: Stomach cancer patients often need special diets, feeding tubes, or supplements, which could cost $2,000 to $10,000 annually.

6. Lost Wages & Mental Health Support: Time off work, caregiver costs, and counseling for emotional well-being can add significantly to the financial burden.

A reasonable starting goal might be $100,000 to $250,000, but if the cancer is advanced or requires long-term treatments, you might consider setting the goal at $300,000 to $500,000+.