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ArticleCancer medicine2025

Bone Metastasis Mediates Poor Prognosis in Early-Onset Gastric Cancer: Insights Into Immune Suppression, Coagulopathy, and Inflammation.

Shi Yin, Xiaohui Zhai, Yaoying Li, Ruixin Zeng, Di Zhang, Xiaoqing Sun, Ziying Zhang, Huashe Wang, Caiqin Wang

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Shi YinThe Affiliated LiHuiLi Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1599-8950
Xiaohui ZhaiDepartment of Medical Oncology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun-Yat sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Yaoying LiState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Ruixin ZengDepartment of Medical Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, P. R. China.
Di ZhangNingbo Geriatric Rehabilitation Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China.
Xiaoqing SunDepartment of Intensive Care Medicine (ICU), State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, P.R. China.
Ziying ZhangDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, People's Republic of China.
Huashe WangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Six Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Caiqin WangDepartment of Lymphoma and Hematology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82204414National Natural Science Foundation of China 82303789Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2025JJ60485
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Abstract

backgroundThe increasing incidence of gastric cancer (GC) in younger populations, coupled with population aging, has highlighted distinct age-related subtypes with unique clinical characteristics and outcomes. Although younger patients tend to have more aggressive tumors, the prognostic factors for early-onset gastric cancer (EOGC) remain underexplored. This study is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of prognostic factors in EOGC, aiming to refine personalized treatment strategies under the precision medicine paradigm.

methodsThis retrospective study encompassed 413 local cohort EOGC patients and 8447 Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database patients diagnosed with GC. Survival outcomes were assessed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves, and differences between groups were evaluated with the log-rank test. Prognostic factors were identified through logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models. Mediation analysis was conducted to assess the indirect effects of clinical factors on EOGC and prognosis. Biomarker comparisons between bone metastasis early-onset gastric cancer and non-bone metastasis early-onset gastric cancer groups were evaluated using the Wilcoxon test for significant differences.

resultsThe overall survival and cancer-specific survival rates in the EOGC group were significantly lower than those in the non-early-onset gastric cancer group (p < 0.05). However, EOGC itself was not an independent risk factor for poor prognosis. Mediation analysis revealed that the adverse impact of EOGC on prognosis was predominantly mediated by metastasis, with bone metastasis identified as the most significant factor. Furthermore, bone metastasis emerged as an independent predictor of poor prognosis in EOGC patients, potentially linked to elevated coagulation markers, increased inflammation-related cytokines, and an imbalance in peripheral blood immune cell ratios.

conclusionsBone metastasis significantly contributes to the poor prognosis of EOGC. EOGC patients with bone metastasis demonstrate immune suppression, inflammation activation, and coagulopathy, highlighting the need for tailored management and prognostic strategies.

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Bone NeoplasmsInflammationStomach NeoplasmsAdultAgedAge of OnsetFemaleHumansKaplan-Meier EstimateMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSEER Programbone metastasiscytokinesearly‐onset gastric cancermediation analysisprognosissurvival analysis

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