Demographic and lifestyle factors and survival among patients with esophageal and gastric cancer: The Biobank Japan Project

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Authors

Emiko Okada · Hokkaido University

Shigekazu Ukawa · Hokkaido University

Koshi Nakamura · Hokkaido University

Makoto Hirata · The University of Tokyo

Akiko Nagai · The University of Tokyo

Koichi Matsuda · The University of Tokyo

Toshiharu Ninomiya ·

Abstract

Among patients with ESCC, alcohol drinkers have a poor prognosis. Patients with gastric cancer who are underweight also have a poor prognosis, whereas patients with physical exercise habits have a good prognosis.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes Esophageal and GI Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Epidemiology

Volume 27, Issue 3, pp. S29-S35

DOI: 10.1016/j.je.2016.12.002

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