Gastric Cancer

Study data from Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Division of Surgical Oncology provide new insights into gastric cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, July 31st, 2007

Scientists discuss in "Factors influencing perioperative blood transfusions in patients with gastrointestinal cancer" new findings in gastric cancer. According to recent research published in the Journal of Surgical Research, "Patients undergoing major cancer resections often receive blood transfusions (TFs). Preoperative erythropoietin (EPO) offers the rationale to reduce TFs and related morbidity."

"Perioperative TF information was collected prospectively in a single surgeon practice over 5 years. Three hundred forty-four patients underwent a major procedure, including pancreatic (n=130, 38%), hepatobiliary (n=87, 25%), gastroesophageal (n=69, 20%), and other...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2007-07-31)

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