Gastric Cancer Archives

January 30, 2020 – Family History of Gastric Cancer and Helicobacter Pylori Treatment

Helicobacter pylori infection and a family history of gastric cancer are the main risk factors for gastric cancer. Whether treatment to eradicate H. pylori can reduce the risk of gastric cancer in persons with a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives is unknown. View Full Article

July 3, 2019 – Gastric Cancer Rates Higher Among Patients Treated For H. Pylori

Patients who receive antibiotic treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection experience gastric cancer at rates higher than the general population and several risk factors can increase that risk even further, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week. View Full Article