Gastric cancer in Spain: evaluating productivity loss and economic impact

Introduction In 2018, gastric cancer (GC) was estimated to account for over 1.03 million new cases globally, making it one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancies. In Spain, about 6,913 new cases were diagnosed in 2022. GC is an aggressive cancer originating in the stomach and ranks fifth in c...

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Authors: Darbà, Josep, Ascanio, Meritxell, Agüera, Ainoa
Format: article
Status:Versión aceptada para publicación
Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Universidad de Barcelona
Repository:Dipòsit Digital de la UB
OAI Identifier:oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/221806
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/221806
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Càncer d'estómac
Avaluació de l'assistència mèdica
Anàlisi d'impacte econòmic
Stomach cancer
Medical care evaluation
Economic impact analysis
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Summary:Introduction In 2018, gastric cancer (GC) was estimated to account for over 1.03 million new cases globally, making it one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancies. In Spain, about 6,913 new cases were diagnosed in 2022. GC is an aggressive cancer originating in the stomach and ranks fifth in cancer incidence and third in cancer-related deaths worldwide. Despite treatment, only 25% of patients survive more than 5 years after diagnosis.