Describe the prognosis of gastri ancer.
Because there are no early signs, gastric cancer is often diagnosed very late. Around 50% of cancers have already reached an advanced stage that does not allow for curative treatment due to tissue invasion and metastases.
How is the 5-year survival rate if diagnoses at an early stage?
If diagnosed at a very early stage, the 5-year survival rate is 95%.
How is the 5-year survival rate of late-stage disease?
Late-stage disease with distant metastases and/or peritoneal carcinomatosis has a poor prognosis (5-year survival rate of ∼ 5%).
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