Chinese Medical Journal (Sep 2024)

Emerging trends in early-onset gastric cancer

  • Xinlin Wang,
  • Xianchun Gao,
  • Jun Yu,
  • Xiaotian Zhang,
  • Yongzhan Nie,
  • Yuanyuan Ji

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/CM9.0000000000003259
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 137, no. 18
pp. 2146 – 2156

Abstract

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Abstract. The incidence of early-onset gastric cancer (EOGC) is consistently increasing, and its etiology is notably complex. This increase may be attributed to distinctive factors that differ from those associated with late-onset gastric cancer (LOGC), including genetic predispositions, dietary factors, gastric microbiota dysbiosis, and screening of high-risk cases. These factors collectively contribute to the onset of cancer. EOGC significantly differs from LOGC in terms of clinicopathological and molecular characteristics. Moreover, multiple differences in prognosis and clinical management also exist. This study aimed to systematically review the latest research advancements in the epidemiological characteristics, etiological factors, clinicopathological and molecular features, prognosis, and treatment modalities of EOGC.