PCAT-1 contributes to cisplatin resistance in gastric cancer through epigenetically silencing PTEN via recruiting EZH2
Expression of the coding RNA PCAT-1 is associated with cisplatin resistance in gastric cancer, and suppressing PCAT-1 can re-sensitize cancer cells to... Read More
For stomach cancer, aerosol chemotherapy offers breath of hope
Scientists in France are developing an aerosol chemotherapy for gastric cancer that may help patients avoid side effects like stomach upset and... Read More
Laparoscopic Gastrectomy an Option in Gastric Cancer
A new study shows that laparoscopic surgery in gastric cancer patients produces similar disease-free survival as more invasive open procedures.
Merck Provides Update on Phase 3 KEYNOTE-062 Trial Evaluating KEYTRUDA
Merck finds Keytruda no better than chemo as a first-line treatment for gastric cancer, according to a Phase 3 study. Results of... Read More
Comparison of Four Front-Line Doublets in Asian Patients With Metastatic Gastric Cancer
In a Phase II trial, four front-line chemotherapy doublets were compared for treatment of patients with metastatic gastric cancer. While one group... Read More
Second primary cancers and survival in patients with gastric cancer: association with prediagnosis lifestyles
Heavy alcohol consumption and an unhealthy diet prior to a diagnosis of gastric cancer can affect treatment outcomes, a new study shows.
Nutrition for Patients With Mucositis
Dr. Jann Arends discusses the importance of considering nutritional treatment for #cancer patients with mucositis, painful inflammation and ulceration of the mucous... Read More
A phase II, randomised study of mFOLFOX6 with or without the Akt inhibitor ipatasertib in patients with locally advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer
Researchers evaluated the addition of the AKT inhibitor ipatasertib to mFOLFOX6 for patients with gastric cancer.
Association of quality of life with disease characteristics and treatment outcomes in patients with advanced gastric cancer: Exploratory analysis of RAINBOW and REGARD phase III trials
A new study in Oncology Advance looks at the association between quality of life, disease characteristics, and treatment outcomes in patients with... Read More
A Conceptual Overview of Targeted Therapy in GI Cancers
Watch this PracticeUpdate video for an overview of gastric cancer treatments (register for free to view).
