Clinical Features

Developments in Gastric Cancer Screening in Europe

In 2020, gastric cancer stood as the 6th most commonly diagnosed cancer, with 136,000 new cases diagnosed in Europe alone

By Danielle Norton March 4, 2024 Updated March 11, 2024 6 min read

The current state of play: Gastric Cancer in Europe

In 2020, gastric cancer stood as the 6th most commonly diagnosed cancer, with 136,000 new cases diagnosed in Europe alone. Overall, Europe hosts the second-highest incidence of gastric cancer worldwide. While classically associated with Asian countries, European countries such as Portugal, Estonia, and Latvia report age-standardized rates comparable to China.