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June 10, 2024

Biomarker Testing Matters

In recent years, biomarker testing has become an increasingly valuable resource for people diagnosed with gastric cancer. It is a gateway to...

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Gastric Cancer Foundation

1 month ago

As a founding supporter of Test Your Biomarkers , a national campaign to inform people about the importance of biomarker testing in the treatment of stomach cancer, we are proud to offer patients another resource to learn more about treatment options. Learn more at testyourbiomarkers.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Biomarkers are the key to treating stomach cancer. Test first. Because the best treatment for your stomach cancer can be individualized.

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Gastric Cancer Foundation

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New study published in Nature finds that PIEZO2, a protein linked to nerve responses, is now identified as a key predictor for gastric cancer outcomes. High PIEZO2 levels mean poorer survival, and its connection with immune cells suggests potential as an immunotherapy target. ... See MoreSee Less

PIEZO2 expression is an independent biomarker prognostic for gastric cancer and represents a potential therapeutic target - Scientific Reports

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Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most prevalent malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal system in the globe. The effect of PIEZO2 on the immune function and pathological features of gastric cancer r...

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Gastric Cancer Foundation

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We partnered with Smart Patients to create an online community for patients and families affected by gastric cancer to support each other. Join the conversation and unlock resources to help you on your journey. Visit smartpatients.com/partners/gastric-cancer-foundation ... See MoreSee Less

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Gastric Cancer Foundation

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Research published in Targeted Oncology suggests that using Nivolumab (Opdivo) alongside chemotherapy reveals a 29% reduced risk of death and a 3.3-month survival boost in HER2-negative esophageal/gastric cancer patients with a PD-L1 combined positive score (CPS) greater than 5. Noteworthy progress in treatment insights. ... See MoreSee Less

Nivolumab Plus Chemotherapy Demonstrates Superior OS in Esophageal/Gastric Cancer

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At 12 months, patients in the experimental arm showed OS rates of 14.4% compared with 11.1% for patients receiving chemotherapy alone in the phase 3, open-label CheckMate649 study.

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Gastric Cancer Foundation

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Researchers from Jiangsu University, in an article in the Journal of Translational Medicine, unveil CHAF1A as a potential immunotherapy biomarker for Epstein-Barr virus-positive gastric cancer. It predicts overall survival, correlates with immune cell infiltration, and enhances stratification when combined with existing markers. ... See MoreSee Less

A novel biomarker associated with EBV infection improves response prediction of immunotherapy in gastric cancer - Journal of Translational Medicine

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Background Novel biomarkers are required in gastric cancer (GC) treated by immunotherapy. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection induces an immune-active tumor microenvironment, while its association with...

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