Stomach cancer

Cancer

Gastric Cancer Research Uncovers Novel Mechanisms for Immune Therapy Resistance

Investigators at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have made significant progress in understanding the molecular subtypes of gastric cancer, which has crucial implications for the development of novel therapeutic strategies. According to a recent study, gastric cancers are classified into four molecular subtypes, including Epstein-Barr virus-positive (EBV-positive), microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), chromosomal

Cancer

Obesity-Linked Gastric Cancer: A Converging Epidemic with Surgical Consequences

Research published in the European Journal of Surgical Oncology has highlighted the growing connection between obesity and gastric cancer. According to the study, obesity is now recognized as a carcinogen, promoting tumourigenesis through endocrine, inflammatory, and mechanical pathways. This association has significant implications for gastrointestinal surgical oncology, increasing cancer incidence,