Gastric Cancer Survivorship: Multidisciplinary Management, Best Practices and Opportunities

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Cancer Survivorship Research

Background:

• Gastric cancer is a globally prevalent malignancy, ranking as the 5th most common worldwide.
• Advances in early detection and treatment are increasing the population of gastric cancer survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the diagnosis and management of gastric cancer.
• To discuss critical aspects of gastric cancer survivorship, including surveillance, nutritional support, and quality of life.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on diagnosis, management, and survivorship in gastric cancer.
• Analysis of key survivorship considerations such as complications, health behaviors, and care models.

Main Results:

• Multimodality therapy (chemotherapy and surgery) can lead to chronic, multi-system toxicities.
• A multidisciplinary survivorship care model is essential for managing these toxicities and risk factors.

Conclusions:

• Effective care for gastric cancer survivors necessitates a coordinated, multidisciplinary strategy.
• Long-term provider involvement is crucial for optimizing survivor health and well-being.