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KMID : 1104820180060020050
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Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
2018 Volume.6 No. 2 p.50 ~ p.54
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Role of Radiotherapy in Gastric Cancer
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Yang Hee-Chan
Kim Sang-Wook
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Abstract
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The incidence of gastric cancer has steadily declined and the overall mortality rate from gastric cancer has similarly decreased. However, compared to other malignancies, the quality of life and life expectancy remain relatively poor in patients with gastric cancer. For gastric cancers, surgical resection is the main treatment, but the optimal therapeutic strategy for locally advanced gastric cancer remains undefined. For many patients with gastric cancer, not only chemotherapy but also radiotherapy plays a crucial role in both the curative and palliative settings. In this article, we review the evidence for the different treatment paradigms with a particular focus on the role of radiotherapy.
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KEYWORD
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Stomach cancer, Radiotherapy
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