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Lifestyle factors on the long-term survival of gastric cancer patients after radical resection: A cohort study

  • 0Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences : the Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences +

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March 25, 2024

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March 25, 2024

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Summary

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Lifestyle factors significantly impact gastric cancer survival. Maintaining healthy habits like quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and ensuring adequate sleep can improve long-term outcomes for patients post-surgery.

Area Of Science

  • Oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background

  • Gastric cancer (GC) remains a significant global health challenge.
  • Radical resection is a primary treatment for resectable GC.
  • Understanding factors influencing long-term survival is crucial for patient management.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate the association between lifestyle factors and overall survival in GC patients after radical resection.
  • To identify modifiable risk factors for improved prognosis in GC survivors.

Main Methods

  • Retrospective cohort study design.
  • Inclusion of 309 GC patients undergoing radical resection (January 2016 - December 2017).
  • Utilized Cox proportional hazards model to analyze survival data and lifestyle factors.

Main Results

  • Poor survival was linked to older age, advanced tumor stage, and poor differentiation.
  • Smoking history, lack of physical exercise, and both long (≥8h) and short (<6h) sleep durations were independent predictors of mortality.
  • Hazard ratios indicated significant risks associated with these lifestyle factors.

Conclusions

  • Smoking cessation is recommended for GC patients.
  • Establishing regular physical exercise routines can enhance survival.
  • Optimizing sleep duration is vital for improving long-term prognosis in gastric cancer survivors.

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