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.

675 participants in trials and 2 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

AAnxiety Symptoms + 2 more

BBody Mass Index (BMI) + 1 more

Last Updated:October 13, 2024

675 participants in trials and 2 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

AAnxiety Symptoms + 2 more

BBody Mass Index (BMI) + 1 more

Examine Database: Gastrointestinal Cancer

2 outcomes

1 Study

3 outcomes

1 Study

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Do nitrates and nitrites from plant sources influence digestive cancer risk?

In this meta-analysis of 14 observational studies in 897,585 participants, a greater intake of nitrate or nitrite from plant sources was not associated with an increased risk of digestive system cancers.

The role of dietary components on the risk of digestive system cancers

Greater carotenoid intake and status are associated with reduced 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

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)