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ReviewAmerican journal of translational research2026

A comprehensive review of gastrointestinal cancers: epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies.

Ziying Yang, Feiyu Lin, Hao Shen, Muhammad Jamil, Xiaqiang Wang

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Review in American journal of translational research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ziying YangMedical School of Nantong University Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, China.
Feiyu LinMedical School of Nantong University Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, China.
Hao ShenMedical School of Nantong University Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, China.
Muhammad JamilArid Zone Research Centre, PARC Islamabad, Pakistan.
Xiaqiang WangMedical School of Nantong University Nantong 226001, Jiangsu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesGastrointestinal cancers, including gastric cancer, colorectal cancer (CRC), and liver cancer, represent a major global health burden. This review aims to provide an integrated overview of their epidemiology, risk factors, molecular mechanisms, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic strategies, while highlighting recent advances and ongoing challenges.

methodsA comprehensive review of recent literature was conducted to synthesize current evidence on genetic alterations, environmental and lifestyle risk factors, infectious agents such as

resultsGastrointestinal cancers arise from complex interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle-related factors. Recent progress in molecular profiling and biomarker discovery has improved understanding of tumor biology and enabled targeted and immune-based therapies. However, clinical benefits remain variable due to tumor heterogeneity, therapeutic resistance, and limitations in biomarker reliability.

conclusionsDespite significant advances, gastrointestinal cancers remain challenging to manage due to late diagnosis and inconsistent treatment responses. Future efforts should focus on improving early detection, developing robust biomarkers, and implementing integrated, precision-based therapeutic strategies.

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colorectal cancerdiagnosisgastric cancerGastrointestinal cancersliver cancerrisk factorstherapeutic strategies

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PMID42325788
PMCPMC13275840

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