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ArticleJournal of gastric cancer2025

Patients' Preferences for Gastric Cancer Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study on Decision-Making in Multidisciplinary Treatment Strategies.

Tae-Han Kim, In-Ho Kim, Seung Joo Kang, Geum Jong Song, Mi Ran Jung, Hye Sook Han, Su Youn Nam, Seong-Ho Kong

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Article in Journal of gastric cancer, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Tae-Han KimDepartment of Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-5012-7208
In-Ho KimDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-0351-2074
Seung Joo KangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital Healthcare System Gangnam Center, Seoul, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-7401-8356
Geum Jong SongDepartment of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-1067-8099
Mi Ran JungDepartment of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-4665-972X
Hye Sook HanDepartment of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-6729-8700
Su Youn NamDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.ORCID 0000-0002-5568-7714
Seong-Ho KongDepartment of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine Cancer Research Institute, Seoul, Korea. seongho.kong@snu.ac.kr.ORCID 0000-0002-3929-796X

Funding

KGCAThe Korean Cancer Management Guideline Network NCC-2112570-1The Korean Cancer Management Guideline Network NCC-2112570-2The Korean Cancer Management Guideline Network NCC-2112570-3
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeDecisions regarding gastric cancer treatment affect patient outcomes and quality of life (QOL); nonetheless, factors influencing patient preferences remain unclear. This study investigated the preferences for the extent of gastrectomy, minimally invasive surgery, and adjuvant therapy while identifying the key determinants. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional survey of 240 respondents, including patients with gastric cancer and the general population, assessed their preferences for the extent of gastrectomy, surgical modality, adjuvant therapy, palliative systemic therapy, and endoscopic therapy. Correlations between demographic variables and treatment choices were statistically analyzed.

resultsPatients prioritized expert recommendations for determining the extent of gastrectomy for proximal gastric cancer and selecting the surgical modality, with recurrence risk and surgical complications being the primary considerations. In terms of adjuvant therapy, a 12-month oral regimen was preferred over a 6-month oral plus injection regimen, with survival benefit being the most valued factor. Conversely, QOL was a primary concern in palliative therapy. With respect to incomplete endoscopic submucosal dissection, electrocauterization was the preferred approach, followed by surgical resection; local recurrence risk was assigned with the highest priority, followed by concerns regarding lymph node metastasis. Men and individuals living alone had a lower risk of recurrence and lymph node metastasis. Patients undergoing gastric cancer treatment preferred shorter procedures, whereas medical personnel emphasized surgical safety and efficiency.

conclusionsDemographic and clinical factors significantly influence patient preferences. Understanding these preferences is essential for shared decision-making and personalized oncological care.

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Decision MakingGastrectomyPatient PreferenceStomach NeoplasmsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCombined Modality TherapyCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresPalliative CareQuality of LifePatient preferenceStomach neoplasm

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PMID40631476
PMCPMC12260799

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