Gastrointestinal Cancer falls under the Cancer category.

Gastrointestinal Cancer

•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer is characterized by abnormal cell growth and replication in the GI tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, and anus.

Gastrointestinal Cancer falls under the Cancer category.

675 participants in trials and 2 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

675 participants in trials and 2 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

Examine Database: Gastrointestinal Cancer

2 Outcomes

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3 Outcomes

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Greater carotenoid intake and status are associated with reduced cancer risk

In this umbrella review of 51 studies with 198 meta-analyses, the intake and blood levels of carotenoids were associated with an 18% reduction in overall cancer risk.

Facing cancer with laughter: A path to better mental health?

Eating more cruciferous vegetables may be linked to a lower risk of cancer

From plate to gut: How dietary choices predict gastrointestinal cancer risk

Vitamin and mineral status after surgery for esophageal or gastric cancer

Examine Database References

Weight - Marzieh Taftian, Sara Beigrezaei, Vahid Arabi, Amin Salehi-AbargoueiThe Effect of Ketogenic Diet on Weight Loss in Adult Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Clinical TrialsNutr Cancer.(2022 Feb 7)
Stress Signs and Symptoms - Lin G, Yang L, Wang Y, Lin R, Huang B, Sheng X, Wu X, Cao ZThe Efficacy of Laughter Therapy on Psychological Symptoms in People With Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies.Psychooncology.(2024 Oct 20)