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Prognosis and Treatment of Gastric Cancer: A 2024 Update

Claudia Burz1,2, Vlad Pop1, Ciprian Silaghi3

  • 1Institute of Oncology "Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta", 400015 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Cancers
|May 11, 2024
PubMed

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This review summarizes 2024 research on gastric cancer (GC) treatment and prognosis. Advances in surgery, immunotherapy, and novel biomarkers offer hope for improved patient outcomes and reduced hardship.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Gastric cancer (GC) has a high mortality rate, necessitating ongoing research.
  • The European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) guidelines inform current treatment strategies.
  • A systematic review of 2024 literature is crucial for understanding recent advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a quarterly review of 2024 scientific literature on gastric cancer.
  • To identify emerging trends in GC prognosis and treatment based on recent publications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of the PubMed database using the term "gastric cancer".
  • Inclusion of articles published from January 1, 2024, onwards.
  • Exclusion of case reports to focus on broader research trends.

Main Results:

  • The majority of 2024 publications focus on gastric cancer treatment.
  • Key research areas include surgery, immunonutrition, immunotherapy combined with *Helicobacter pylori* treatment, and therapeutic targets.
  • Emerging circulating biomarkers show potential for improved diagnostics and patient support.

Conclusions:

  • Continued research funding for GC diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy is essential due to rising mortality.
  • Integration of novel biomarkers with artificial intelligence or traditional methods could alleviate patient hardship.
  • Recent advancements highlight promising directions in surgical, immunotherapeutic, and targeted treatments for gastric cancer.
Keywords:
2024gastric cancerprognosistreatmentupdate

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