GASTRIC CANCER (GC)

This study tests whether a structured care plan soon after surgery can improve quality of life and reduce complications for gastric cancer patients who had chemotherapy before surgery. About 264 adults aged 18-80 will take part. The goal is to see if this approach helps them reco…

This study looks at whether waiting longer to remove the breathing tube after stomach cancer surgery can reduce complications in patients who also have severe sleep apnea. Researchers will track 240 adults aged 18-85 who are having their stomach cancer removed. The goal is to fin…

This study aims to create a new tool called the SAH Index to fairly evaluate gastric cancer surgery results. Researchers will analyze data from 780 patients who had surgery in 2019, looking at factors like age, tumor type, and genetic markers. The goal is to help hospitals compar…

This study looks at how diet and eating habits affect frailty in older adults who have had surgery for stomach cancer. Researchers will follow 438 participants for 6 months after surgery, using surveys to track their diet, frailty, mood, and family support. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at how much it costs to add an upper stomach exam (endoscopy) to routine colon cancer screening, and the overall economic impact of treating stomach cancer. Researchers will review hospital records from about 250 people to understand cancer stages, treatments, an…

This study looks at whether using a small camera to look inside the belly (laparoscopy) can help doctors choose the best treatment for people with stage III stomach cancer. About 968 patients will take part. The goal is to see if this extra step improves survival and helps find c…

This study looks at how a patient's age influences the type of treatment they receive for stomach cancer that can be removed by surgery, and how that affects their survival. Researchers will analyze tumor genetics in 90 patients to find patterns. The goal is to learn how to perso…