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Stomach cancer--is it a lost cause?

C Humphreys1, R D Kingston, C A Robinson

  • 1Department of Clinical Studies, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester, UK.

European Journal of Surgical Oncology : the Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
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This study found a low detection rate for early gastric cancer (stomach cancer) in a 7-year period. Most patients presented with advanced disease, questioning the future effectiveness of stomach cancer treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Gastric cancer diagnosis and treatment present significant challenges.
  • Early detection is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the detection rate of early gastric cancer.
  • To analyze presenting symptoms in relation to disease stage.
  • To assess surgical intervention rates and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 143 gastric cancer cases over 7 years (1986-1993).
  • Review of patient records for symptoms, disease stage, and surgical treatment.
  • Calculation of early gastric cancer detection and curative surgery rates.

Main Results:

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  • Only 13 out of 143 patients (9%) were diagnosed with early gastric cancer.
  • Epigastric pain was common in resectable disease (66%).
  • Weight loss was the most frequent symptom in advanced disease (70%).
  • 50% of patients did not undergo curative surgery, receiving no surgery or palliative non-resective surgery.

    • Conclusions:

    • The low detection rate of early gastric cancer raises concerns about the efficacy of current treatment strategies.
    • The high proportion of advanced disease at presentation suggests a need for improved diagnostic approaches.
    • The study questions the future viability of curative treatment for gastric cancer within the analyzed healthcare setting.