Duke/Singapore scientists find new way to classify gastric cancers
Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 19:49
in Health & Medicine
DURHAM, N.C., -- An international team of scientists has discovered a new way to classify stomach cancers, and researchers say it may be an important step toward designing more effective treatments and improving long-term survival. Stomach (gastric) cancer is particularly prevalent in Asia and represents the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.