The number of patients with gastric cancer registered in this province over the past few years has shown an increasing trend. 3 Gastric cancer is a multifactorial disorder, with aging, male sex, lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors, and Helicobacter pylori infection among its known risk factors. 9 Gastric cancer is characterized by nonspecific symptoms such as dyspepsia, weight loss, and anemia, making its early detection and diagnosis difficult.
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