anatomical distribution and demographic data of gastric cancer in mashhad, iran

Introduction: the global incidence of gastric cancer (gc) has decreased dramatically in recent decades, and its features have changed as well. most of these changes have arisen from altered dietary and nutritional habits. gc is the most prevalent cancer in the north and northeast of iran. the present study aimed to briefly review the location of gastric tumors in a population in the northeast of iran. methods: the present descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in north east of iran. the medical records of the patients diagnosed with gc were reviewed within a seven-year period since 2006. results: among 212 iranian patients in mashhad, iran, the cardia was the most commonly involved anatomic location. no significant correlations were observed between age, gender, and tumor location. moreover, the incidence of gc reduced in the patients aged 60-69 years, while the most common anatomic site of the tumors remained the same. conclusion: recognizing the most prevalent tumor sites and risk factors for gc could result in precise diagnostic and preventative programs for this disease. therefore, raising global awareness regarding the risk factors for gc could enhance these processes.