Risk score for esophageal and gastric cancer in the over 50-year-old population based on self-reported information –the RISC-GAP project - Takeaways - MDSpire

Risk score for esophageal and gastric cancer in the over 50-year-old population based on self-reported information –the RISC-GAP project

  • By

  • Timo Schmitz

  • Julia Reizner

  • Sha Sha

  • Ben Schöttker

  • Hermann Brenner

  • David Roser

  • Helmut Messmann

  • Christa Meisinger

  • Jakob Linseisen

  • June 27, 2026

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    Gastric and esophageal cancer are significant health threats, particularly in elderly populations, with high incidence and mortality rates globally.

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    In Germany, approximately 7,500 cases of esophageal cancer and up to 15,000 cases of gastric cancer are diagnosed annually.

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    The RISC-GAP initiative aims to develop a risk-adapted screening program for gastric and esophageal cancer using self-reported data.

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    Data from the UK Biobank was utilized to create a risk score based on lifestyle factors and health history of participants aged 50 and above.

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    The study aims to identify high-risk individuals for targeted biomarker testing, including Helicobacter pylori, to better estimate GEC risk.

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Risk score for esophageal and gastric cancer in the over 50-year-old population based on self-reported information –the RISC-GAP project

  • by Timo Schmitz, Julia Reizner, Sha Sha, Ben Schöttker, Hermann Brenner, David Roser, Helmut Messmann, Christa Meisinger, Jakob Linseisen

  • June 27, 2026

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